Executive - Industrial Relations & Administration

About the role

Avery Dennison, a global materials science and digital identification solutions company, is hiring a full-time Executive for Industrial Relations and Administration in Biyagama. The role assists the Manager Human Resources & Administration in carrying out HR and administration functions and supports all other departments so that operations run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Industrial relations: liaise with the branch union, help hold internal and external (EFC) monthly union meetings, and keep meeting minutes and action trackers.
• Brand and compliance audits: maintain and confirm vendor compliance with statutory requirements and work with the EHS team on audits.
• Security operations: oversee site security services, monitor performance and verify service invoices.
• Tea and meal services: manage daily operations, provide employee counts, monitor service delivery and verify invoices.
• Vendor records: organize and maintain cleaning, tea and security service contracts, subject files and administrative records.
• Visitor and tour logistics: plan and coordinate guest site visits, including travel, accommodation and itineraries.
• Remote work support: facilitate infrastructure and allowances such as internet connectivity for remote staff.
• Front office and administration: supervise front office operations and give general administrative support to the department.
• Other: support ISO 9001/2000 procedures, health and safety standards and the environmental management system, and liaise with all departments on administration and HR matters.

Required profile

• Recognized degree in HR or diploma in HR with 3 years of relevant experience in an administration, HR or personnel department.
• Good spoken and written communication in Sinhala and English.
• Good interpersonal skills, excellent computer skills, presentation skills and the ability to develop others and empathise with staff.