Executive | Junior HR Executive - Talent Acquisition
Human Resources / Recruitment / Training
About the Employer
Job Description
OPPORTUNITIES AT SOUTH ASIA GATEWAY TERMINALS PORT OF COLOMBO
South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) is a globally recognized, award winning, public private partnership container terminal in Sri Lanka, which commenced operations in 1999, launching the Port of Colombo as global trade's pre-eminent gateway hub to South Asia. Today, the terminal is one of the five operators in the Port of Colombo and continues to offer the international container shipping community, a competitive best in class service as a Global Container Terminal.
The company is a Board of Investment flagship entity whose shareholders include John Keells Holdings, A P Moller/Maersk Group of Denmark, Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Evergreen Marine Corporation of Taiwan.
SAGT has an immediate opportunity in the following position and invites suitable candidates who are citizens of Sri Lanka to apply.
EXECUTIVE / JUNIOR HR EXECUTIVE – TALENT ACQUISITION
We are seeking a dynamic and self-driven individual specialized in Recruitment & Selection and Talent Acquisition to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess a passion for identifying and attracting talent and a deep understanding of recruitment best practices.
Main responsibilities of the job include;
- Talent Acquisition:
- Assist development and implementation of effective recruitment strategies to attract talent.
- Source, screen and shortlist candidates through various channels. (Ex: affiliations with universities and other academic bodies, vocational training institutes, social media, networking etc.)
- Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future staffing needs.
- Recruitment & Selection:
- Conduct interviews and assess potential candidates to ensure a perfect fit for the company culture and job requirements.
- Coordinate and manage the recruitment process from start to finish, including job postings, interview scheduling, and feedback collection.
- Collaborate with departments to understand their hiring needs and provide guidance on best practices.
- Employer Branding:
- Enhance and promote the company's employer brand in appropriate forums and platforms to attract suitable candidates.
- Participate in job fairs, campus recruitment and other recruitment events.
- Onboarding:
- Assist in the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
- Reporting & Analytics:
- Monitor recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire) and provide regular updates to Management.
- Continuously improve recruitment processes through data analysis and feedback.
Candidate profile
The ideal candidate should have:
- A Degree in Human Resource Management and/or equivalent qualifications.
- Minimum 03 years of work experience in Human Resources in a reputed organization.
- Proven experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Strong understanding of recruitment processes and tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in HR software and recruitment tools.
An attractive and competitive remuneration package awaits the selected candidate. Please email your comprehensive CV, indicating the subject line as "Executive / Junior HR Executive – Talent Acquisition", along with details of two non-related referees, on or before 08th of June 2026, addressed to HR Manager - Organizational Development through [email protected]
