We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka looking for an Assistant Manager – HR | Employee Relations for a leading FMCG company based in Colombo. This role will partner closely with employees, line managers and HR stakeholders to proactively manage employee relations matters, resolve workplace concerns and ensure consistent, fair and compliant people practices across the organization.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Lead and manage employee relations matters across the organization.
Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace concerns with fairness, confidentiality and sound judgement.
Lead investigations into employee relations cases and recommend appropriate actions.
Partner with line managers and HR Business Partners to resolve people-related issues effectively.
Ensure the consistent application of HR policies, procedures and disciplinary processes.
Provide guidance on Sri Lankan labour law, employment practices and employee relations matters.
Identify recurring ER trends and provide data-driven insights and recommendations to HR leadership.
Maintain accurate documentation, records and governance of employee relations cases.
Support employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives.
Drive proactive ER interventions to minimize workplace conflicts and strengthen the overall employee experience.
Coach managers on effective people management and handling challenging employee situations.
Support audits, compliance requirements and the continuous improvement of ER processes.

What we’re looking for:

A degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Law or a related discipline.
A professional qualification in HR will be an advantage.
4–6 years of relevant HR experience, with strong exposure to Employee Relations.
Good knowledge of Sri Lankan labour laws and employment practices.
Strong hands-on experience in managing grievances, disciplinary inquiries and workplace investigations.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong judgement, discretion and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters.
Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
A balanced approach — firm on principles, fair in judgement and empathetic towards people.

Assistant Manager – HR | Employee Relat...