Sr. Director, Employee Relations
Tapestry
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Hybrid role based two days/week in our Colombo office.
- Support the Sri Lankan division of ParentPay Group and work closely with the Managing Director on HR operations, recruitment plans and budgets.
- Involved in the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding to offboarding.
- Lead and manage recruitment & onboarding: end-to-end hiring process, onboarding and exits.
- Manage HR operations: employee records, medical insurance, attendance, ID cards, and general HR queries.
- Oversee employee engagement & development: training, career pathing, succession planning, social/engagement events, and salary benchmarking.
- Manage administration & office operations: day-to-day office operations, facilities, memberships and supervise the Admin Executive.
- Ensure compliance & policies: execute HR guidelines, policies, and align with Group HR.
- Collaborate with recruitment agencies, HR partners, and Group teams in Sri Lanka and the UK for HR, budget, and reporting requirements.
- Handle communication & employer branding: LinkedIn/social pages, job postings, internal communications, and marketing materials.
Requirements
- Qualification in HR, Business Administration, or related field; professional HR certifications preferred.
- 8+ years of HR experience, ideally in the tech/IT sector.
- Proven ability to design and implement new HR processes and procedures.
- Experience working in international environments, with strong cross-cultural awareness and flexibility across time zones.
- Solid understanding of HR practices, labour laws, and compliance requirements in Sri Lanka.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
