Head Human Resource

About the role

Avery Dennison Solutions Group, a global leader in apparel and footwear industry solutions, is hiring a Head Human Resource in Gampaha. The role partners with the Business Unit Director and Regional HR leadership to shape and run the country-level HR strategy, and covers talent management, industrial relations, compensation and benefits, and HR administration.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Business Unit Director and Regional HR leadership to formulate and execute the country-level HR strategy aligned with global and regional business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor, executive coach and change agent to the Country Leadership Team, driving change management and communication across office and factory environments.
• Lead talent acquisition, executive onboarding, succession planning and critical talent retention, and oversee the country-wide performance management system with KPIs and merit-based recognition.
• Identify skill gaps and design learning and development plans.
• Maintain industrial relations and employee engagement frameworks, ensure compliance with Sri Lankan labor laws and corporate standards, and oversee disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes.
• Implement competitive compensation and benefits structures, manage payroll, statutory contributions (EPF/ETF) and employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee general administration, facilities management, physical security and employee services, and manage HR and administration CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, company secretaries, insurers, architects and regulators on site expansions, leases, risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Act as an ambassador for the company's values, ethics and EHS and sustainability frameworks.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 3 years in a senior management role, preferably in an MNC.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, Law, Labor Administration or another business discipline.
• Good knowledge of the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Related professional HR qualifications.

Required skills

• Change management
• Recruitment and compensation and benefits
• Training and employee relations