Assistant Manager - Learning
Human Resources / Recruitment / Training
About the Employer
- Sunshine Holdings PLC
Sri Lanka
Job Description
ASSISTANT MANAGER – LEARNING
The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing learning initiatives that build organizational capability and support business objectives across the Group. The role leads learning needs analysis, training programme design, leadership development initiatives, assessment centres, competency framework management, and learning operations to ensure employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge required for success. The position also manages learning budgets, evaluates training effectiveness and ROI, coordinates learning partners and vendors, supports digital learning initiatives, and works closely with business leaders and HR teams to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
Sunshine Holdings PLC is a diversified conglomerate contributing to 'nation-building' by creating value in vital sectors of the Sri Lankan economy – mainly in the healthcare and consumer sectors, with strategic investments in agribusiness. The business units comprise Sunshine Healthcare Lanka, Sunshine Consumer Lanka, Lina Manufacturing and Watawala Plantations PLC, which are leaders in their respective sectors. Established over 55 years ago in 1967 as a humble pharmacy in Gampola, the Group is now home to leading Sri Lankan brands such as Zesta Tea, Watawala Tea, Ran Kahata, Daintee Confectionery and Healthguard Pharmacy, with over 2000 employees and revenue of LKR 56 Billion.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with a Master’s Degree or recognized professional qualification preferred
- 4–6 years of experience in Learning & Development or a related HR function
- Strong knowledge of training design, learning needs analysis, and employee development initiatives
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in digital learning tools and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical skills with a passion for continuous learning and capability development
