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