Job Description
VACANCY
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories (Pvt) Ltd, stands as a leader in the production of premium quality biscuits, proudly serving consumers for over seven decades. Renowned for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and unmatched product quality, we have built an expansive distribution network, with our products reaching the shelves of Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa.
POSITION AVAILABLE: GROUP HEAD OF HR & ADMINISTRATION
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Group Head of HR & Administration to lead our human capital agenda and administrative operations across the group. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader capable of aligning HR strategies with business goals, cultivating a high-performance culture, and ensuring smooth administrative functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic leadership to the HR and Administration teams across the Group, fostering a performance-driven, engaged, and compliant workforce.
- Formulate and implement HR and Admin policies and procedures aligned with corporate goals, while ensuring compliance with labour laws and ISO standards.
- Oversee the full talent management cycle including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
- Lead HR digitalization and automation through HRIS, SAP for use of HR Analytics for top level decision making.
- Lead change management initiatives during growth, restructuring or modernization.
- Partner with executive leadership to embed HR as a strategic driver of organizational growth and competitiveness.
- Directing the relevant HR Staff to monitor and administrate time & attendance, leave administration, and absenteeism control for both executive and non-executive staff to enhance productivity.
- Analyze staffing levels and support management in conducting periodic cadre reviews to align resources with business needs.
- Guide compensation benchmarking and benefits analysis to ensure the Group remains competitive and retains high-performing talent.
- Lead employee relations, handle disciplinary matters, represent the company in labour tribunals and liaise with external agencies such as the Department of Labour and the Employers’ Federation.
- Monitor the administration of employee welfare services including meals, uniforms, transport, and workplace health and safety.
- Prepare HR reports and analytics for executive forums such as HR Reviews and Production Meetings.
- Promote a values-driven culture that emphasizes collaboration, ethical conduct, wellness, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the health, wellness and safety of all employees within the group.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration with MBA, or a related field. Preferably Master’s Degree in HR Management.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years at a senior leadership level, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing.
- Proven expertise in industrial relations, labour law, HR strategy, organizational planning, and compliance.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- High level of integrity and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
WHAT WE OFFER
- An attractive remuneration package awaits the right candidate.
How to Apply:
Please forward your updated CV to [email protected] along with the names and contact numbers of 2 non-related referees. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Group Chief Operation Officer
MALIBAN BISCUIT MANUFACTORIES (PVT) LTD,
389, Galle Road, Ratmalana.
