Manager - Talent Acquisition & Development
Human Resources / Recruitment / Training
About the Employer
Job Description
JOIN A TEAM DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE
The CBL Group is one of Sri Lanka's largest food conglomerates manufacturing biscuits, chocolates, cake, cereal, textured soy, coconut, spices and organic products. CBL brands Munchee, Ritzbury, Revello, Tiara, Samaposha, Nutriline, Sera and Lankasoy are market leaders and household names. The Group consists of eight business units in Sri Lanka and two overseas and, exports its products to over 70 countries across the globe. Purpose driven business forms the core of CBL's operations and we are guided by our core values of caring, quality, innovation and integrity. We believe in equal opportunities for growth and we foster a caring, learning, high performance culture that promotes ethical and responsible business. The CBL team is committed to good business practices and we are passionate about making positive changes and meaningful impacts for every stakeholder in our value chain. We are looking for individuals that share our commitment to creating great food that enriches lives and supports Sri Lanka's growth.
DESIGNATION: MANAGER – TALENT ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY NAME: CBL FOOD INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD
LOCATION: RANALA
ROLE PROFILE
- Lead the recruitment function, manage end-to-end hiring processes, and build high-quality talent pipelines.
- Lead and drive performance management initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and business objectives.
- Design and implement robust talent management and succession planning frameworks to support long-term business sustainability.
- Partner closely with senior leadership to identify, assess, and develop high-potential talent across the organization.
- Champion organizational culture by driving engagement initiatives aligned with core values and desired behaviours.
- Leverage HR analytics and insights to support informed, data-driven decision-making.
- Design and deliver strategic learning and development programs to strengthen organizational capability.
- Oversee the end-to-end management of training initiatives, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA), program delivery, and evaluation.
- Drive capability building and enhance employer branding through impactful people development initiatives.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline; Master's degree will be an added advantage.
- 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with strong exposure to FMCG and/or Manufacturing environments.
- Proven expertise across Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Performance Management, and Talent Management.
- Fluent in English with strong computer literacy and comfort using HR systems and digital tools.
- Demonstrated ability to drive results, manage multiple priorities, and deliver outcomes in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Please apply with details of 2 non related referees to [email protected].
