Chathurika Jayawardena

Experience

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  Asiri Group Of Hospitals

  Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

  Offering international standards in healthcare, Asiri Central Hospital is a flagship entity of the Asiri Group of Hospitals. • I coordinated and conducted training and development activities • I handled performance evaluation function for the organization • I assisted in payroll activities • I handled staff welfare activities • I handled recruitment and selection functions• I coordinated interviews • I conducted the induction programme to new employees • I have an overall understanding of the HR functions of the organization Show less

  • Junior HR Officer

    Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

  • HR Intern

    Oct 2012 - Dec 2013
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  Delmege Forsyth & Co. Ltd

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2016

  Junior Executive - HR

  A leading conglomerate in Sri Lanka, with diversified business interests in Consumer, Healthcare, Exports, Lifestyle, and Travel & Leisurewww.delmege.com • I handled HR Operations (Resignations, Transfers, Promotions, and Increments etc.) in a key role in a team of 8 for over 800 staff. • I oversaw the setting up of the HR budget, reviewed and presented it to senior management for approval.• I identified and coordinated cost-minimisation measures in terms of reducing non-performing staff and minimising turnover.• I handled Contract staff and contract renewals, including the contracts of staff on probation. • I updated and provided personnel related information, for both organizational group structure and payroll purposes. • I managed interns for the group, including onboarding, checking in and reporting on performance. • I coordinated the Company ID Procedure, ensuring accuracy of information and updated records. • I provided HR reports to the management as and when required Show less

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  Acorn Travels (former Hemas Travels)

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2021

  Acorn Travels (former Hemas Travels) is one of the leading outbound travel agencies in Sri Lanka, working to provide outbound travel experiences for an unforgettable customer experience.• I am the current HR business partner, which includes contributing to all major business decisions and overseeing HR related action plans• I work in parallel with other senior management to implement the HR Strategy, in terms of the hiring practices, turnover, performance management and overall staff welfare.• I was promoted within 2 years to a Senior Executive in recognition of my stellar work. • I oversee the HR needs, including the administration of the payroll for over 100+ employees. • I handle grievance concerns and keep in close contact with the employees in order to keep staff morale high• I assisted in the HR-side of the change management initiative, carried out during a company restructure – this included updating employee structures, reengineering existing processes and more. COVID-19 – During the current COVID-19 crisis, I have taken on the following tasks: • I am coordinating the company’s internal communications to staff.• I am in charge of keeping up to date with ever-changing regulatory and policy framework changes, in all areas of HR, to ensure the company is compliant; the current crisis has made this a top priority. • I am guiding the company’s response in terms of organising WFH procedures, within a short time period, which included ensuring all staff were equipped with the needed resources. Show less • I managed all daily HR related company functions (including payroll, recruitment, administration and paperwork).• I conducted employee engagement surveys and assisted in creating action plans to increase employee engagement, thereby reducing turnover by more than 50%.• I liaised with internal staff, as well as external government officials for all labour related matters, including representing the company in all Industrial Relations activities.• I organised and coordinated both internal group and external industry training, for staff. • I prepared HR reports, which included analysis, budgeting and forecasting for the top management ‘s decision-making. Show less

  • Senior Executive - Human Resources

    Apr 2018 - Sept 2021

  • HR Executive

    Aug 2016 - Sept 2021
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  CEYLON COLD STORES PLC

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2022

  Assistant Manager - Human Resources
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  Sunshine Holdings PLC

  Oct 2022 - now

  • Manager - HR Service Center

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Acting Manager - HR Service Center

    Dec 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Acting Human Resource Business Partner

    Oct 2022 - Dec 2023