Senior Executive- Group HR

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is Sri Lanka’s largest listed conglomerate in the Colombo Stock Exchange. From managing hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives to providing port, marine fuel and logistics services to IT solutions, manufacturing of food and beverages to running a chain of supermarkets, tea broking to stock broking, life insurance and banking to real estate, we have made our presence felt in virtually every major sphere of the economy.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Group HR team as Senior Executive – Group HR, with a focus on advancing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy under the OneJKH approach. Reporting to the Vice President – HR, this role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to embed DEI into our workplace culture and ensure Group HR policies reflect organizational priorities, legal requirements, and global best practices.

Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the DEI team and act as the liaison between HR and DEI initiatives.
  • Engage with external DEI partners and support communications to amplify messaging.
  • Track DEI metrics, prepare dashboards & reports, and generate leadership insights.
  • Assist in reviewing and enhancing HR policies and driving policy awareness.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.
  • 2–3 years’ HR experience; exposure to DEI, learning, or engagement is an advantage.
  • Strong communication, analytical skills, and Excel proficiency.
  • Passion for HR and DEI, with experience in multicultural or matrix environments.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on or before 05th November 2025 by clicking on the advert.

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John Keells Holdings PLC
24 Oct 2025
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