Management Trainee - HR Operations

About the role

Career141, an executive search firm, is recruiting a proactive and organized Management Trainee in Colombo to support day-to-day HR operations, administrative coordination and internal business activities. The role also supports Talent Acquisition, keeps records accurate and ensures smooth coordination across the team. It suits someone with internship experience who wants to build practical skills across HR and business operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day HR operations, employee documentation, record management and administrative activities.
• Coordinate internal meetings, schedules, communications and follow-ups.
• Maintain HR records, trackers, databases and reports accurately and confidentially.
• Support onboarding, induction, attendance tracking and other employee-related processes.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team with interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Help prepare job postings, maintain candidate records and update recruitment trackers.
• Support management reports, presentations and operational documentation.
• Monitor pending tasks, follow up with stakeholders and help with process improvements.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field; undergraduates nearing completion may also be considered.
• Previous internship experience in HR, administration, coordination or a related field.
• Strong organizational, coordination and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and responsibility with confidential information.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines, with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Required skills

• Good proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.