Manager - Human Resources

John Keells IT is a leading boutique consulting and professional services company, and a fully owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka's largest and most prestigious conglomerate, John Keells Holdings PLC.

We take pride in being a trusted partner to over 500 clients across four continents, helping them become trendsetters in their respective industries—powered by the expertise of our team of more than 500 professionals.

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The Manager - Human Resources will be responsible for

 

  • Leading the HR team and ensuring effective implementation of all group and business unit policies, aligning them with business objectives and industry trends.
  • Implementing policies and directives on people matters as set by the CEO and Sector Head of HR. Act as a strategic advisor to management on HR issues and support organizational design and process enhancements.
  • Recommending, setting, and reviewing key performance indicators across the sector, linking rewards to performance. Oversee performance evaluation programs and the setting of individual and team performance goals.
  • Developing and implementing compensation, benefits, and rewards policies in line with market practices to foster a performance-driven culture.
  • Conducting training needs analysis to identify skill gaps and recommend talent development plans across the sector.
  • Managing employee and labor relations by proactively addressing employee concerns. Provide counseling on disciplinary matters, disputes, and performance management.
  • Aligning training strategies with business goals. Design and oversee the delivery of relevant training programs.
  • Driving employee engagement initiatives, retention strategies, staff development plans, mentoring programs, and succession planning.

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The ideal candidate should possess:

  • A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Human Resources, with at least 3 years in managerial capacity.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to execute effectively.
  • Proficiency in using HR systems.
  • Prior experience in the IT industry will be an added advantage.

If you’re up for the challenge, please send your resume to careers@johnkeellsit.com. Please state the position you’re interested in the subject line of your email.

 

John Keells Information Technology (PVT)
27 May 2025
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