Shirantha Abeygunawardana
Galle
Summary
Driven and decisive professional offering several years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements hr strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager of Human Resources
Lyceum Global Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo
2024.04 - Current
- Assisted in developing departmental budgets to ensure compliance with organizational goals.
- Created and maintained a database of employee records, including attendance, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
- Provided coaching sessions with employees who are struggling with their job duties or have difficulty meeting expectations.
- Organized training programs for employees at all levels of the organization.
- Advised managers on best practices for managing their teams effectively.
- Analyzed data regarding turnover rates, absenteeism, recruitment efforts, and other HR-related metrics to identify trends or issues that need attention.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on appropriate behavior in the workplace.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department.
- Ensured compliance with applicable labor laws, regulations, and standards such as Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines.
- Assisted senior management in developing strategic plans related to workforce development initiatives.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
- Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
- Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
- Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
HR Executive
Star Garments Group (Pvt) Ltd
Galle
2023.03 - 2024.04
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and regulations related to hiring practices.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop programs promoting workplace safety and health.
- Developed and implemented HR policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with employment regulations.
- Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Coordinated employee recognition programs that foster positive morale within the organization.
- Facilitated training sessions for new hires on topics such as organizational culture, policies and procedures.
- Prepared monthly reports on staffing metrics such as headcounts, turnover rates.
- Created and maintained personnel records in accordance with legal requirements.
- Worked with department managers to assess needs.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
- Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
HR Executive
ATIRE (Pvt) Ltd
2021.11 - 2023.02
- Overall looking of HR functions (Salaries, HRIS, Recruitment, OHS, ER & Welfare.)
HR Executive
Access Engineering Plc
2021.08 - 2021.10
- Overall looking of HR functions (Salaries, Time keeping, Recruitment, OHS and Welfare.)
Junior HR Executive
Jay Jay Mills Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
2019.09 - 2021.08
- Managing the HRIS & Payroll all factory employees
- (Overlooking time, attendance and finger print machines, HRIS)
- Handling recruitment and absenteeism of employees.
- Recruitment and selection of factory & staff Employees
- Organizing HR Events.
- All managers/executives personal file handling.
- Representing as an IR officer for the labour Dpt.
HR Assistant
Maliban Biscuits (Pvt) Ltd
2017.06 - 2019.09
- Managing the HRIS & Payroll all factory employees
- (Overlooking time, attendance and finger print machines, HRIS)
- Handling recruitment and absenteeism of employees.
- Organizing CSR projects
- Recruitment and selection of factory Employees
- Event organizing (company annual get together, inter department cricket and volleyball tournaments etc.)
- Arranging annual benefits for all groups of Maliban employees.
HR Assistant
Flintec Transducers (Pvt) Ltd
2016.01 - 2017.04
- Responsible for over looking for employees Health and Safety.
- Handling the HRIS System
- Coordinating of all training programs.
- Handling HR Audit programs
- (ISO Audits)
- Handling grievances and complains.
- Organizing the CSR projects.
- Recruitment & Selection & Personal Files
HR Executive
Star Fashion Clothing (Pvt) Ltd
2023.03
- Overall looking of HR functions & Compliance (Buyer Audits, Salaries, HRIS, Recruitment, OHS, ER & Welfare.)
Education
Chartered Qualification in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka. (CIPM)
01.2022
Diploma In Information Technology (DiTEC International) - Information Technology
Esoft
01.2015
Diploma In Spoken English -
British Council
01.2014
G.C.E Ordinary Level -
Richmond College - Galle
01.2009
MBA - Labour Relations & Human Resource Management
University of Colombo
Colombo G.C.E Advanced Level -
Richmond College - Galle
Skills
- Organizational Development
- HRIS Systems
- Payroll Administration
- MS office package
- Career Development
- Legal Compliance
- Human Resources Operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Nic
930532320V
Age
31 years
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/22/93
- Gender: Male
References
- Mr. Yohan Kudahetty, Front office Manager, Eden Spa And Resort, Aluthgama, +94772862081
- Mr. Dasun Sureshana, HR & Compliance Manager, Export Service (Pvt) Ltd, Homagama, +94773781373
Disclaimer
I do here by declare that previously mentioned particulars are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I trust you will consider my capabilities and wish to assure you that I would make every effort to be worthy of the confidence placed in me.
Accomplishments
- All Island 02nd place in 2008 Eastern Band.
- Crowned as an Kandian dancer in 2008
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Elementary (A2)
A2
Tamil
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Manager of Human Resources
Lyceum Global Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
2024.04 - Current
HR Executive
Star Garments Group (Pvt) Ltd
2023.03 - 2024.04
HR Executive
Star Fashion Clothing (Pvt) Ltd
2023.03
HR Executive
ATIRE (Pvt) Ltd
2021.11 - 2023.02
HR Executive
Access Engineering Plc
2021.08 - 2021.10
Junior HR Executive
Jay Jay Mills Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
2019.09 - 2021.08
HR Assistant
Maliban Biscuits (Pvt) Ltd
2017.06 - 2019.09
HR Assistant
Flintec Transducers (Pvt) Ltd
2016.01 - 2017.04
Chartered Qualification in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka. (CIPM)
Diploma In Information Technology (DiTEC International) - Information Technology
Esoft
Diploma In Spoken English -
British Council
G.C.E Ordinary Level -
Richmond College - Galle
MBA - Labour Relations & Human Resource Management
University of Colombo
G.C.E Advanced Level -
Richmond College - Galle
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