HR Assistant - Lanka Sathosa Limited

Lanka Sathosa Limited
Colombo 1, Sri Lanka
Job Category: HR & Training

WE ARE HIRING! HR ASSISTANT

Lanka Sathosa Limited, Sri Lanka's largest government-owned retail chain, is looking for a dedicated HR Assistant to join their team in Colombo. This role is crucial for supporting the HR department in various administrative and employee relations tasks, ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

Job Role:

• Maintain up-to-date employee personal files and records.
• Update HRIS system and employee database with staff movements and changes.
• Maintain and monitor employee records and documentation, including employee databases, attendance, and leaves.
• Compile overtime, attendance, and other input data required for monthly payroll processing.
• Act as a liaison between the HR department and employees, responding to questions and complaints.
• Draft routine HR letters, notices, and internal communications.
• Assist in organizing staff welfare programs, training, and HR events.
• Support in handling employee grievances at the first level and escalate when needed.
• Ensure HR activities comply with labor laws, retail regulations, and internal audit requirements.
• Prepare routine HR reports as requested by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.

Qualifications:

External Candidates:

• Having passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination in six subjects in one sitting with credit passes for four subjects including Sinhala/Tamil and Mathematics.
• And having passed three subjects (other than the General paper) at the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination.
• Age: Should be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years.

The Ideal Candidates should also:

• Have experience in a reputed commercial or Multinational organization in a similar capacity.
• Have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizing skills.
• Possess strong leadership qualities, interpersonal communication skills.
• Be able to demonstrate good IT skills.

Every applicant must:

• Be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
• Be physically and mentally fit to discharge the duties of the post well.
• Be of excellent moral character.

Salary will be paid subject to Government Circulars.

If you have the right qualifications and experience, please submit your curriculum vitae with copies to: vacancies@lankasathosa.org. Please indicate the post applied for in the subject line of the email.

(The organization will correspond only with the shortlisted candidates)

Closing Date: 31/07/2025