Job Description
John Keells IT is a leading boutique consulting and professional services company, and a fully owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka’s largest and most prestigious conglomerate, John Keells Holdings PLC.
We take pride in being a trusted partner to over 500 clients across four continents, helping them become trendsetters in their respective industries—powered by the expertise of our team of more than 500 professionals.
The Manager - Human Resources will be responsible for:
- Leading the HR team and ensuring effective implementation of all group and business unit policies, aligning them with business objectives and industry trends.
- Implementing policies and directives on people matters as set by the CEO and Sector Head of HR. Act as a strategic advisor to management on HR issues and support organizational design and process enhancements.
- Recommending, setting, and reviewing key performance indicators across the sector, linking rewards to performance. Oversee performance evaluation programs and the setting of individual and team performance goals.
- Developing and implementing compensation, benefits, and rewards policies in line with market practices to foster a performance-driven culture.
- Conducting training needs analysis to identify skill gaps and recommend talent development plans across the sector.
- Managing employee and labor relations by proactively addressing employee concerns. Provide counseling on disciplinary matters, disputes, and performance management.
- Aligning training strategies with business goals. Design and oversee the delivery of relevant training programs.
- Driving employee engagement initiatives, retention strategies, staff development plans, mentoring programs, and succession planning.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Human Resources, with at least 3 years in managerial capacity.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to execute effectively.
- Proficiency in using HR systems.
- Prior experience in the IT industry will be an added advantage.
If you’re up for the challenge, please send your resume to [email protected]. Please state the position you’re interested in the subject line of your email.
The John Keells Group is an equal opportunity employer and we invite applications from all suitably qualified individuals, to join our team.
