Job Description
WE ARE HIRING
Manager - Human Resources
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
ABOUT MUVE
Muve is a UK-based property law firm with 500+ team members across the UK and Sri Lanka. We are building modern AI infrastructure, automation tools, and next-generation internal systems to improve workflows, reduce manual work, and support our lawyers and operational teams.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Manager – Human Resources will lead the delivery of HR services for assigned business units, ensuring effective people management, talent development, and compliance with organizational policies. As a strategic partner to business leaders, the role will drive initiatives that enhance workforce productivity, strengthen employee engagement, and foster a high-performance culture. This position reports to the General Manager - Human Resources.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to leadership, aligning people strategies with business objectives.
- Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development to build a strong leadership pipeline.
- Provide data-driven insights (e.g., attrition, engagement, performance) to inform decision-making and enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Lead employee relations, ensuring effective resolution of complex matters in line with company policy and best practice.
- Champion employee engagement and culture initiatives to strengthen retention and organizational health.
- Oversee performance management frameworks, fostering a high-performance and feedback-driven culture.
- Ensure full compliance with labour laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies, mitigating organizational risk.
- Manage vendor relationships (including insurers) to ensure optimal service delivery and employee coverage.
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization of HR processes and policies across the organization.
- Leverage HR systems and analytics to enhance operational efficiency and reporting.
- Identify and develop high-potential talent to support long-term business growth.
- Ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures through benchmarking and incentive design.
- Oversee payroll, benefits, and insurance administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Lead employee communications and change management initiatives to support organizational change.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a professional HR qualification (CIPM, CIPD, or SHRM) will be an added advantage.
- 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2–3 years in a managerial role.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, global organization, preferably within the outsourcing industry will be an advantage.
- Strong exposure to core HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and HR operations.
- Hands-on experience in compensation and benefits, and insurance administration, including vendor coordination.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with effective stakeholder management skills to support business decision-making.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and handle confidential information with discretion.
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CVs to: [email protected]
