Human Resources Assistant

About the role

A growing company in the property and workspace sector, represented by a recruiter, is looking for a proactive and organized HR Assistant in Colombo to support its day-to-day HR operations. The role suits someone with a good understanding of basic HR processes, strong administrative skills and the ability to handle employee information with confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR administration and employee documentation, and maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HR files.
• Assist with payroll-related activities and keep relevant records.
• Manage employee leave records and requests.
• Support onboarding and related documentation, and assist with training coordination and employee development when required.
• Support labour-related documentation and compliance, and help implement and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare HR letters, reports and other documentation, and provide general administrative support to the HR function.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is an advantage.
• Previous HR or administrative support experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of payroll, leave management and labour regulations.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to keep employee information confidential.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to take ownership of assigned tasks.

What we offer

• Broad exposure across HR operations in a dynamic, growing work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.