Randima Pathirana

Experience

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  Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  HR Assistant

  • Ensure all employee data is entered into HR systems in a timely, accurate and consistent manner to agreed standards and targets.• Maintain sickness, absence, and holiday records and re-organization of Personal files and general administration • Provide routine advice and support to managers, employees and other stakeholders on HR policy, procedures and terms and conditions of employment.• Supporting and advising on transactional elements of the recruitment process, including relevant screening processes.• Ensuring that all relevant pre-employment screening checks are carried out, and any issues/concerns are escalated in an appropriate and timely manner. • Supporting HR Business Partner with note taking in a range of meetings as required.• Working with confidential information, accurate record keeping & gathering information for statistics • Working together with the HR Business Partner to create an absent management policy Show less

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  International Institute for Environment and Development

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Industrial Placement

  • Making recommendations to create a tailored succession planning and talent management approach for the IIED • Conduct interviews with the IIED staff to identify their requirements and perceptions • Assist to conduct and analyze the employee survey results to identify the organizational requirements • Examine the practicality of different succession planning and talent management approaches available in the literature • Assist to conduct talent audits to identify the learning and development needs Show less

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  Hayleys Group

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  Executive - HR

  • Advice and lead on the full recruitment cycle from drafting job adverts, sourcing suitable candidates, attend interviews as part of the interview panel and initiate new starters. • Act as HR representative for providing HR advice, guidance and support to staff and managers on employee relations issues• Provide admin support for investigations, disciplinary and grievances by producing meeting documentation packs, standard letters, arranging formal meetings and taking and producing minutes within the required timescales • Provide data for and prepare management information reports (e.g. KPI reports on turnover, recruitment costs etc) as and when required. • Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of human resource polices & procedures • Work closer with the senior management to create training budget and employee engagement activities budget• Assist to conduct employer branding campaign & overlook the HRD function Show less

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  Hirdaramani Group of Companies

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Senior Executive - Operational Systems

  • Assist to design, develop and implement the concept of Hirdaramani Knit University, the training center.• Design and deliver soft skills, and basic IT training programmes for supervisory level staff and executives• Lead on the development of talent, skills and competences around the organisation by coaching line managers in best practice with regards to training and development• Engage with the training need identification and the implementation of personal development plans for managerial staff • Design and deliver basic productivity improvement training programmes for supervisory level staff such as Kaizens, Seven wastes and Basic Lean concepts• Work closer with the senior management and the middle managers to ensure the process driven culture is implemented• Work closer with senior management to ensure the people development strategy is in line with the business strategy• Actively take part in the ongoing talent management and succession planning initiatives Show less

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  Midas Safety Sri Lanka

  Jan 2015 - Oct 2018

  • Ensure the smooth running of the entire HR functions including recruitment, selection, employee engagement, performance management, reward management, industrial relations, general administration and Training & Development• Provide the strategic leadership as the Head of the Department to continually improve the efficiency of the Human Resources Department and services performed• Building a long term talent development plan with the Business Unit Head to underpin the business plans and objectives• Maintain a structure of compensation / benefits and advise on overall organisational structures to ensure that employee motivation and loyalty is maintained• Ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and legally compliant.• Work proactively with HR colleagues across region to consider new initiatives, HR innovations and other areas to be able to add value to the business• Use HR metrics to make appropriate recommendations to the Business Unit Head and top management • Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets to meet stated strategic business forecasts and objectives• Responsible for all HR Admin and systems, SAP, as appropriate as well as overseeing payroll changes Show less

  • Manager - HR & Administration

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Deputy Manager - HR & Administration

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2017
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  Fonterra Brands Sri Lanka

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

  HR Business Partner

  • Responsible for the strategic and operational development and delivery of the HR People plan for theIntegrated Supply Chain Division• Partner the business working with Senior Managers to design and deploy the People Plan to supportthe business strategy• Coach and develop managers to equip them with the appropriate tools and knowledge to effectivelymanage their people in areas such as performance management, succession planning, careerdevelopment and organizational change• Provide accurate employment law advice and support on people management issues, ensuring thatappropriate policies and procedures are understood and followed• Drive the completion of workforce plans and ensure that the right people are sourced, developed anddeployed for the right roles in a timely manner• Drive the continuous improvement programmes through Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and provideleadership to the Organization Pillar to drive smooth cultural transformation• Measure and track staff engagement, identifying areas that require improvement and working withmanagers to implement appropriate changes.• Overlook the HRIS and ensure effective use of HR metrics and relevant data to provide businessinsights and to make data driven decisions Show less

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  BAT

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Corporate HR Business Partner

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  • HR Business Partner - Operations

    Apr 2021 - Dec 2023