Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Achievements And Training
Education And Professional Development
References
Timeline
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Tharushi Punchihewa

Tharushi Punchihewa

Ragama

Summary

HR professional with over six years of experience in payroll management, talent acquisition, training and development, and labor law compliance. Skilled in fostering employee relations, enhancing performance management systems, and implementing HR strategies that drive organizational growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Executive - Human Resources

Lalan Printing and Packaging Pvt.Ltd
Yakkala
02.2023 - Current
  • Headed the factory HR department and led end-to-end HR operations, ensuring full compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
  • Developed and implemented HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
  • Managed payroll processing, including salaries, overtime, incentives, and employee advances.
  • Implemented and developed the MINTHRM HRIS system to streamline data management and enhance HR workflows.
  • Managed the end-to-end performance appraisal cycle for factory staff, including coordination, evaluation, and feedback processes.
  • Directed recruitment and on-boarding processes, including employment documentation.
  • Led health and safety audits, meetings, and welfare initiatives to ensure a secure and supportive workplace.
  • Handled compliance with Wages Board and Shop & Office statutory regulations.

HR Assistant

Lanka Sathosa Ltd
Colombo
03.2020 - 02.2023
  • Handled all administrative work (attendance, leave, OT, issuing letters, etc.).
  • Managed the hSenid HRIS System for efficient HR operations.
  • Updated and managed employee records and personnel files.
  • Assisted in payroll administration, providing details for no-pay, salary, and increment entitlements.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations on disciplinary matters.

HR Trainee

Lanka Sathosa Pvt.Ltd
Colombo
08.2019 - 03.2020

Banking Officer

Sanasa City Bank
05.2015 - 06.2019

Education

Master of Business Administration -

ICBT
12.2025

B.A. - Social Science (International Relations)

The Open University of Sri Lanka
12.2022

Diploma in HRM -

CIPM

Certificate in HRM -

CIPM

Diploma in Physiology & Counseling -

Sri Lanka Foundation Institute

CQHRM -

CIPM

Skills

  • Minthrm / hSenid HRIS Systems
  • Payroll management
  • Training and development
  • Talent acquisition
  • Performance appraisal
  • Employee relations
  • Labor law compliance
  • Performance improvement
  • Policy development
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Negotiation

Achievements And Training

  • Gold Award - International Quality Circle Competition 2024, Actively participated in presenting and implementing quality improvement strategies as part of the winning team.
  • Gold Award - National Quality Circle Competition - 2024, Actively participated in presenting and implementing quality improvement strategies as part of the winning team.
  • ISO 9001: 2015 Training, 2024
  • ISO 14001 Environment Management Training, 2024

Education And Professional Development

  • Following Master of Business Administration, ICBT, 01/01/25, Present
  • Following CQHRM, CIPM
  • B.A. in Social Science (International Relations), The Open University of Sri Lanka, 01/01/18, 12/31/22
  • Diploma in HRM, CIPM, Completed
  • Certificate in HRM, CIPM, Completed
  • Diploma in Physiology & Counseling, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Completed

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Executive - Human Resources

Lalan Printing and Packaging Pvt.Ltd
02.2023 - Current

HR Assistant

Lanka Sathosa Ltd
03.2020 - 02.2023

HR Trainee

Lanka Sathosa Pvt.Ltd
08.2019 - 03.2020

Banking Officer

Sanasa City Bank
05.2015 - 06.2019

Master of Business Administration -

ICBT

B.A. - Social Science (International Relations)

The Open University of Sri Lanka

Diploma in HRM -

CIPM

Certificate in HRM -

CIPM

Diploma in Physiology & Counseling -

Sri Lanka Foundation Institute

CQHRM -

CIPM
Tharushi Punchihewa