Salary
≈ $5.5k – $15k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Colombo)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp
First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. John Keells Holdings scores A on the Alion truth index.
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John Keells Group is Sri Lanka's premier Diversified Company, listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange, and a 150-year pillar of the Sri Lankan economy. John Keells Group is widely recognized as Sri Lanka's Most Respected Corporate Entity.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies, managing end-to-end recruitment for non-executive and executive-level positions.
- Plan and execute large-scale and islandwide recruitment campaigns, utilise multiple sourcing channels, build talent pipelines, and strengthen employer branding to fulfil operational and hard-to-fill vacancies.
- Coordinate manpower requirements and manage casual, temporary, and part-time workforce supply to ensure timely deployment and uninterrupted operations.
- Monitor recruitment KPIs, vacancy fulfilment, campaign performance, and workforce supply, preparing manpower reports to support decision-making.
- Manage recruitment budgets, advertising expenditure, timely budget settlements, and third-party payment coordination.
- Maintain recruitment records, ensure compliance with company policies and employment requirements, and adhere to IMS procedures, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
Person Specifications
- Minimum 2 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 1 years in Talent Acquisition and recruitment, preferably in a distribution or supply chain environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a relevant professional qualification in Human Resource Management.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, with experience in both blue-collar and white-collar recruitment.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, with proficiency in applicant tracking systems and HR software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
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