WE ARE HIRING: Senior Executive – Human Resources

Location: Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full time
Company Industry: Apparel Manufacturing

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Executive – Human Resources to support payroll administration, talent development, employee evaluation, HR operations, and organizational management within a manufacturing environment.

The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining employee and attendance records, coordinating training and performance-evaluation activities, administering employee documentation, and supporting the smooth delivery of day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Manage the non-executive payroll process accurately and within established timelines.
• Process payroll-related updates for employee resignations, terminations, and other employment changes.
• Collect, maintain, and report employee attrition data.
• Update employee information and payroll-related records in the HRIS.
• Review attendance records and complete no-pay clearances before payroll processing.
• Administer employee shift changes and ensure relevant system records are updated.
• Follow up on overtime records and coordinate corrections to attendance and payroll systems.
• Verify payroll inputs and resolve discrepancies with the relevant departments.
• Complete payroll-related system updates and maintain supporting documentation.
• Print, verify, and coordinate the distribution of employee paysheets.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling payroll and personal employee information.

Talent Development and Performance Evaluation

• Coordinate training schedules, venues, participants, resources, and other logistical requirements.
• Maintain training records and follow up on employee participation and completion.
• Monitor assessments and evaluations conducted for newly recruited employees.
• Support the identification, selection, and development of Technicians and Group Leaders.
• Coordinate with department heads to facilitate annual employee performance evaluations.
• Maintain performance-evaluation records and follow up on pending assessments.
• Support employee promotion processes in line with approved policies and procedures.
• Coordinate interviews and evaluations for Team Leader and Group Leader promotions.
• Prepare documentation and reports related to employee development, assessments, and promotions.
• Assist in implementing learning and development initiatives aligned with workforce requirements.

HR Operations and Organizational Management

• Maintain accurate records of the organizational structure, reporting lines, and workforce changes.
• Update organizational charts and related HR documentation when required.
• Coordinate executive service letters and other employee correspondence with HR management.
• Support executive payroll updates and attendance administration.
• Organize plant-level employee events in accordance with the approved event calendar.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers for HR and employee-engagement activities.
• Prepare and issue employee service letters, bank letters, salary-confirmation letters, and name-correction letters.
• Process EPF and ETF claim documentation and support employees with related administrative requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee files, payroll records, attendance documents, and statutory records.
• Ensure HR documents are properly filed, updated, and available for audits or management reviews.
• Respond to employee inquiries relating to payroll, attendance, documentation, and HR processes.
• Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, and operational improvements.
• Prepare HR reports, employee data summaries, and management information when required.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management that are appropriate to the role.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar HR role.
• Experience in payroll administration, attendance management, or HR operations is required.
• Previous experience within the apparel, manufacturing, or industrial sector will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of non-executive payroll processes, overtime, shift administration, and no-pay calculations.
• Experience using an HRIS, payroll system, or attendance-management system.
• Knowledge of employee documentation and EPF and ETF-related administrative processes.
• Exposure to training coordination, performance evaluations, employee assessments, and promotion processes.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Good organizational, coordination, and record-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential payroll and employee information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities within strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with employees and department heads.
• Proactive, reliable, accurate, and committed to delivering high-quality HR support.

Ready to take your career to new heights?

We're InTalent Asia, your recruitment partner in Sri Lanka, and we've got an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is looking for a motivated HR professional to fill the role of Senior Executive – Human Resources.

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