Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

About the role

Our client, a leading private hospital in Colombo, is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to provide strategic leadership for the organization’s people agenda. The CHRO will align human capital strategy with business objectives, drive HR transformation, and build a high‑performing, engaged workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the group’s overall HR strategy in line with business growth plans.
• Lead talent management, succession planning and leadership development to build an internal pipeline.
• Design and implement performance management frameworks and champion a high‑performance culture.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employer branding and workforce planning for critical roles.
• Manage compensation, benefits and HR governance to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Drive digital transformation of HR processes, leveraging technology, analytics and people data.
• Foster positive employee relations, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
• Lead the HR function, partner with senior leadership and represent the organization in professional forums.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; postgraduate qualification is a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive HR experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record of developing and executing group‑level HR strategies and leading transformation initiatives.
• Experience in a service‑sector organization, preferably in hospital, healthcare or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with CEOs, Boards and executive teams.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR governance and organizational risk.

Required skills

• HR analytics and data‑driven decision making.
• Implementation and management of HR technology platforms.
• Creation and monitoring of HR dashboards and people metrics.