Manager, Human Resources - Performance Management & Special Projects

Human Resources / Recruitment / Training

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Manager, Human Resources

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Human Resources to join Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, part of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka's largest hotel owner with a portfolio of 17 hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. It is a member of John Keells Holdings PLC, one of the largest listed conglomerates in Sri Lanka. This role will report to the Vice President, Human Resources – Colombo City Hotels and will support the HR strategic people initiatives across Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, Cinnamon Red Colombo, and Cinnamon Life.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead the end-to-end performance management cycle across Cinnamon City Hotels.
  • Drive a high-performance culture aligned with business objectives.
  • Review and optimize organizational structures to improve efficiency and support growth.
  • Coordinate organization charts, workforce planning, role mapping, and reporting structures.
  • Partner with business leaders on manpower planning, restructuring, and organizational design.
  • Monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and employee development plans.
  • Lead strategic HR projects, transformation initiatives, and process improvements.
  • Analyze HR data to support decision-making and organizational planning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement HR initiatives.
  • Support succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and HR best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree or professional qualification in HRM, Business Management, or a related field.
  • 5–7 years of HR experience, preferably in performance management and organizational development.
  • Experience in organizational structuring, manpower planning, and organization chart development.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Visio or similar tools would be an added benefit.