John Keells Holdings PLC

Executive - Cluster HR Manager

John Keells Holdings PLC  •  Colombo, LK (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Keells, as a leading retailer is striving to deliver its core purpose to ‘improve the quality of life for the nation’. We know that to deliver on our core purpose, we have to grow and develop Sri Lanka’s best retail team. If you want to come on this journey with us, to deliver retail excellence, then we can really support your ambitions and future growth.

What you need to do

  • Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs
  • Coordination for promotions, transfers, and new hires in collaboration with Regional Managers
  • Identify training needs and coordination to arrange required training facilities, monitor training programs to ensure that training objectives are met
  • Provide input on workforce succession planning
  • Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees
  • Maintain awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business under the HR purview
  • Conduct weekly meetings to check in with the teams
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees; collaborate with the Human Resources department when necessary
  • Find ways to build morale, improve workplace relationships, and boost productivity and retention
  • Mediate and resolve employee relations issues conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary

What you need

  • Should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Higher National Diploma in Human Resources or related field
  • Previous experience in human resources, professional development, and training, or employee relations is must
  • Current, in-depth knowledge of best practices related to human resources and employee management, including workers’ compensation, Training, and sound knowledge in Labour law
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 31/05/2026.

John Keells Holdings PLC

About John Keells Holdings PLC

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. With a heritage of over 150 years, through innovation and strategic partnerships, the John Keells Group of companies have become leaders in many key industry verticals, and the Group is a driver and an integral part of the Sri Lankan economy.

Industry
Holding Companies
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Colombo, LK
Year Founded
1870
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