🏏 Job Opportunity – Sri Lanka Cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Head of Human Resources.

💼 Job Role

The selected candidate will lead people strategy, workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation administration and HR governance across Sri Lanka Cricket, ensuring fair, compliant and accountable people practices.

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies and procedures aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead recruitment, selection and workforce planning to attract and retain talent.
• Oversee HR operations, including employee administration, compensation, benefits and payroll coordination.
• Implement performance management systems, including performance appraisals and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements and internal HR policies.
• Develop and manage the HR budget, monitor expenditure and ensure cost-effective resource utilization.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances and workplace conflict.
• Oversee learning and development, succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.
• Advise senior management on HR strategy, organizational development and workforce-related matters.
• Oversee job descriptions, organizational structures and HR reporting to support effective decision-making.
• Lead and develop the HR team, driving efficiency and continuous improvement in HR practices.

🎓 Required Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Law, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized university.
• A postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or a recognized professional HR qualification will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Sri Lankan labour laws, statutory compliance, payroll controls, disciplinary procedures and HR best practices.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including substantial experience in a managerial or senior HR leadership role.
• Proven experience in strategic HR management, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations and handling confidential investigations.
• Experience in complex, multi-site, public-interest or sports organizations, as well as HRIS implementation, will be an added advantage.

⭐ Personal Attributes

Applicants should demonstrate high integrity, independence of judgment, leadership, discretion, sound communication, stakeholder management and a commitment to transparent, merit-based administration.

🏢 Employment Details

Duty Station: Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Employment terms, remuneration and reporting arrangements will be communicated through the approved recruitment process.

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📢 Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Selection may include competency-based interviews, reference checks and an assessment of financial leadership and governance capabilities.
• Sri Lanka Cricket is committed to a fair and merit-based selection process.
• Applicants should use the specified email subject line.

📍 Organization Address

Human Resources Department
Sri Lanka Cricket
No. 35, Maitland Place
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.

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