Menaka Wanninayake

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  • Timeline

    Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

    HR Clerk

    Durdans Hospital
    Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

    Junior Executive - HR

    Sussex Educational Service Pvt Ltd
    Nov 2013 - Jun 2016

    HR & Admin Executive | Technical Recruiter

    Adelanka (PVT) LTD
    Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

    Senior Executive HR

    The Factory Outlet (Pvt) Ltd.
    Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

    Senior Executive - HR and Admin

    Stemz Healthcare
    Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

    Assistant Manager Human Resources | Technical Recruiter

    Cenmetrix
    Nov 2019 - now

    Associate Member

    Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM).
    Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

    Manager Human Resources | Technical Recruiter

    iTelaSoft
    Nov 2021 - Sept 2023

    Talent Consulting Lead - APAC | Technical Recruiter

    Emapta Global
    Jul 2022 - now

    HR Forum Member

    SLASSCOM (Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies)
    Current Company
    Sept 2023 - now

    Talent Acquisition Manager

    Intervest Software Technologies (Private) Limited
  • About me

    Talent Acquisition Manager | Global Recruitment Expert | Building High-Impact Teams Across IT & Non-IT | Strategic HR Alignment | HR Automation | Employer Branding | HR Analytics | Employee Experience

  • Education

    • Chartered institute of personnel management (cipm).

      2012 - 2015
      Professional qualification in human resource management human resource management merit
    • Cardiff metropolitan university

      2017 - 2018
      Master of business administration - mba
  • Experience

    • Durdans hospital

      Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
      Hr clerk

      Healthcare Sector

    • Sussex educational service pvt ltd

      Jul 2013 - Nov 2013
      Junior executive - hr

      Educational Sector

    • Adelanka (pvt) ltd

      Nov 2013 - Jun 2016
      Hr & admin executive | technical recruiter

      I handled the entire Talent Acquisition process for IT and BPO both sectors and managed the employee life cycle from onboarding to offboarding. I assisted in the bridge management and to build employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, and other work-related issues. I also assisted in managing the performance appraisal system that drove high performance. I also mainly contributed in implementing policies and procedures, and handled payroll and statutory payments. Additionally, I maintained the HRIS and managed employee engagement activities. Show less

    • The factory outlet (pvt) ltd.

      Jun 2016 - Feb 2018
      Senior executive hr

      As the sole contact point in HR, I handled the entire Talent Acquisition process for both blue-collar and white-collar employees and managed the employee life cycle from onboarding to offboarding. I focused on the performance management process to help employees achieve outlet targets and facilitated training for outlet staff while managing the employee correspondences.

    • Stemz healthcare

      Feb 2018 - Jul 2019
      Senior executive - hr and admin

      As the first employee of this startup, I handled the entire Talent Acquisition process and managed the employee life cycle, from onboarding to offboarding, while coordinating with the global team. I bridged management and built employee relations by addressing demands and grievances. I managed all correspondence related to the employee life cycle and oversaw a performance appraisal system that drove high performance. I conducted gap analyses, identified training needs, and developed training plans, including organizing knowledge-sharing and brainstorming sessions. Additionally, I managed the Reward and Recognition process, reported to management with HR metrics to provide decision support, ensured legal compliance in HR management, and handled payroll and statutory payments. Show less

    • Cenmetrix

      Jul 2019 - Jan 2020
      Assistant manager human resources | technical recruiter

      I oversaw the entire Talent Acquisition process and managed the full employee life cycle, from onboarding to offboarding. I assisted in implementing HR strategies aligned with business goals and fostering positive employee relations while addressing grievances. Additionally, I supported the management of performance appraisal systems, conducted gap analyses, and developed training plans to enhance employee development and performance.

    • Chartered institute of personnel management (cipm).

      Nov 2019 - now
      Associate member
    • Itelasoft

      Feb 2020 - Nov 2021
      Manager human resources | technical recruiter

      Since 2009, iTelaSoft has been delivering innovative technology solutions to solve complex business challenges. Based in Australia with global experience, we specialize in strategy consultation, solution design, development, and product management. Our talented team works with clients of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, helping them drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.As the Head of HR, I handled the entire employee life cycle, from Talent Acquisition to onboarding to offboarding, and managed all correspondence related to HR processes. I developed and implemented HR strategies that aligned with business goals, supported employee engagement, and addressed workplace concerns. I managed performance appraisal systems, conducted gap analysis, and implemented training and development initiatives, including knowledge-sharing sessions. Additionally, I handled the Reward and Recognition process, ensured legal compliance, managed payroll and statutory payments, and provided decision-making support to management through HR metrics. I also maintained the HRIS to streamline operations. Show less

    • Emapta global

      Nov 2021 - Sept 2023
      Talent consulting lead - apac | technical recruiter

      Emapta is an Australian-owned premium outsourcing company that offers global talent solutions tailored to align with your company's operational standards, brand, and culture. Whether you need to fill a single role or build an entire team, Emapta provides expertly sourced, ready-to-deploy talent. With a workforce of over 9,000 professionals, Emapta ensures flexible and efficient staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes.As the Head of Talent Acquisition Team in Sri Lanka, I managed the entire talent relationship process for internal stakeholders and international clients, including full-cycle recruiting - sourcing, screening, interviewing, managing hiring manager relationships, and onboarding while coordinating with teams like Business Development, Finance, and IT to ensure client needs are met within budget and expectations. I utilized various recruitment tools to source top talent for IT and Non-IT roles, maintained a strong talent pipeline, and provided a high-quality candidate and client experience. Additionally, I conducted market research, promoted best practices, and enhanced brand awareness through effective talent strategies. Show less

    • Slasscom (sri lanka association for software and services companies)

      Jul 2022 - now
      Hr forum member
    • Intervest software technologies (private) limited

      Sept 2023 - now
      Talent acquisition manager

      Founded in 2007, Intervest is a pioneering software development company with operations across Europe and an in-house center in Sri Lanka. Intervest provides innovative, affordable, and high-quality IT solutions, specializing in multi-product, multi-currency e-commerce platforms for industries like insurance, travel, and financial services. As the Head of Talent Acquisition, I work closely with LK and our Global Team to lead end-to-end recruitment processes and drive strategic initiatives that create lasting impact. My role includes overseeing recruitment activities, shaping talent strategies, and ensuring our efforts align with the company's broader objectives. Additionally, I manage the social media marketing team, contributing to our overall brand presence. My focus is on fostering the organization’s growth and success through innovative talent management and strategic HR practices. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Generative ai, recruiting, and talent acquisition

      Linkedin
      Oct 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Cerified speechcrafter

      Toastmasters international
      Sept 2024
    • Uncovering unconscious bias in recruiting and interviewing

      Linkedin
      Oct 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Menaka Wanninayake
      Top Performer - Mar 2023
    • Awarded to Menaka Wanninayake
      People's Choice - Oct 2022
    • Awarded to Menaka Wanninayake
      Extra Milee Awardee Chief Talent Office and Talent Consulting Head Mar 2022 For always going above and beyond to support the Team
    • Awarded to Menaka Wanninayake
      CEO Awardee and Faster Ambassador CEO Feb 2022
    • Awarded to Menaka Wanninayake
      Rookie of the Year Chief Talent Officer and Talent Consulting Head Jan 2022 In recognition of the Continual Concerted effort in achieving something above than what is expected
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member of Employability Skills Survey 2023

      Issued by SLASSCOM (Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies)
      SLASSCOM (Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies)Associated with Menaka Wanninayake