Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

About the role

A leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka is recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for a leading manufacturing company based in Colombo. The successful candidate will partner closely with business leaders and operational teams to drive people strategies, strengthen employee engagement and support organizational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and line managers to understand business priorities and provide effective HR solutions.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters and workplace policies.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, workforce planning and employee development.
• Support recruitment and onboarding, and identify capability gaps and recommend people-development interventions.
• Improve employee engagement, retention, productivity and organizational culture with managers.
• Monitor HR metrics and support performance appraisals, goal setting and performance improvement.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies and HR best practices.
• Work with Learning & Development on training needs, and with payroll, compensation & benefits, talent acquisition and employee services teams.
• Support organizational change, restructuring and business transformation initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline.
• Professional HR qualification such as HRM/CIPM or equivalent is an added advantage.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including an HR Business Partner or similar HR generalist role.
• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or other fast-paced operational environment is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work closely with senior management and operational teams.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of employee relations, performance management, talent management and HR policies.
• Analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and commercially minded approach to HR.