Gayanka Gunawardena
Swindon,Whiltshire
Summary
Perceptive individual with initiative to obtain knowledge in hiring, training and development of employees. Keen in improving succession planning and employee experience. Devoted to provide impactful workplace and fostering environment for employees.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager - Human Resources (L&D)
Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited - Essentials
Colombo , Sri Lanka
2022.04 - 2023.08
- Talent Engagement & Development
- Brandix
- Role Highlights
- Analysed training requirements at individual, team and organisational level.
- Increased accessibility to training workshops and materials by catering to specific requests.
- Secured high satisfaction rates by going extra mile to cater to specific organisational needs.
- Engaged professionals in industry-specific knowledge, techniques and methodologies.
- Trained over 500 employees on Abuse and Harassment Free Workplace policy ( Trained trainer by UNDP)
- Trained over 200 members on Active Listening, Feedback, Support One on another, in line with organizational wide change Change Management Programme.
- Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SME)s to refine and update training resources.
- Organised delivery of specialised training in liaison with external service providers.
- Facilitated high-quality workshops, meetings and demonstrations online and offline.
- Planned training schedules, prepared materials and booked necessary rooms and facilities.
- Outlined HR objectives and assessed learning outcomes to guide planning activities.
- Managed performance appraisal systems and policies.
- Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.
Manager - Human Resources
Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited Essentials
Colombo , Sri Lanka
2017.01 - 2022.03
- Execution of Training Needs Analysis - Ensure Agreed training requirements are delivered as per the plan
- Prepared and Managed L & D Budget of the SBU
- Formulated training and development programmes to capture measurable improvements.
- Adapted session delivery to meet specific needs of professional learners within different environments.
Assistant Manager - Human Resources
Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited - Essentials
Colombo , Sri Lanka
2014.01 - 2016.12
- Maintained precise, detailed staff and company records for thorough reference.
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees to optimise profitability.
- Educated line managers on policy and process changes for implementation.
- Conducted workforce planning and benchmarking to meet company needs.
Senior Executive - Human Resources
Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited - Essentials
Colombo , Sri Lanka
2012.04 - 2013.12
- Human Resource
- Brandix
- Lanka
- Overlooked the overseas HR Operations from Sri Lanka for India based expatriates
- Handled recruitment & Selection process for Sri Lanka & India
- Facilitated the Visa arrangement & Induction / familiarization process for expatriate employees
- Facilitated Training & Development need of employees
- Facilitated Employee Engagement Initiatives
- Designed, Developed & Implemented Talent Pipeline creation solution for Brandix India including assessment centres & recruitment
Executive - Human Resources
Brandix Apparel India
Vishakhapatnam , India
2010.01 - 2012.03
- Human Resource
- Brandix
- Vishakhapatnam
- Brandix Apparel India is a 1000 Acre Apparel City which serves as a sourcing hub for global clothing brands
- Managed performance appraisal systems and policies.
- Oversaw recruitment process and onboarded 200+ new staff ( Local and expatriates)
- Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.
- Implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention.
- Organised company-wide team-building events to boost employee morale.
- Built and cultivated lasting rapport with employees, peers and upper management.
- Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
- Partnered with management to establish workplace safety curriculum for training and education purposes.
- Addressed employee conflicts, following corporate procedures for timely resolution.
Senior Executive - HR
Sri Lanka Telecom Manpower Solutions Pvt Ltd
, Sri Lanka
2009.06 - 2009.12
Trainee Executive to Senior Executive - HR
Dialog Telekom
2005.04 - 2009.04
Trainee Customer Service Help Desk Operator
Hayleys Pvt Ltd, Hayleys Advantis
Sri Lanka
2002.07 - 2005.04
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
University of West of England
Bristol, England 2023.09 -
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Sri Lanka 2003.08 - 2008.10
Certified Learning & Development Professional -
AON Hewitt
India 2020.01 - 2020.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychology
American College of Higher Education
Sri Lanka 2008.12 - 2009.08
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
Institute if Personnel Management
Sri Lanka 2005.11 - 2007.04
A-Levels - Economics & Languages
Vishaka Vidyalaya
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2000.01 - 2002.01
Skills
- Talent management
- Staff development
- HRIS Technologies
- Recruitment
- L&D strategies
- Employee retention programmes
- Performance management
- New employee orientation
- Excel proficiency
- Programme management
- Employment contracts
- Hiring and training
- Dispute resolution
Accomplishments
- Achieved 3rd place in Management Development Programme conducted for 105 High Performing Managers at Brandix in Year 2022/23
Affiliations
Member of the School Western Band ( Instrument - Trumpet )
Member of School Basket Ball Team - Won School Colours in 1996
Member of School Netball Team & Chess Team
Languages
English
Fluent
Sinhala
Native
Timeline
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
University of West of England
2023.09 -
Senior Manager - Human Resources (L&D)
Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited - Essentials
2022.04 - 2023.08
Certified Learning & Development Professional -
AON Hewitt
2020.01 - 2020.01
Manager - Human Resources
Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited Essentials
2017.01 - 2022.03
Assistant Manager - Human Resources
Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited - Essentials
2014.01 - 2016.12
Senior Executive - Human Resources
Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited - Essentials
2012.04 - 2013.12
Executive - Human Resources
Brandix Apparel India
2010.01 - 2012.03
Senior Executive - HR
Sri Lanka Telecom Manpower Solutions Pvt Ltd
2009.06 - 2009.12
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychology
American College of Higher Education
2008.12 - 2009.08
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
Institute if Personnel Management
2005.11 - 2007.04
Trainee Executive to Senior Executive - HR
Dialog Telekom
2005.04 - 2009.04
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2003.08 - 2008.10
Trainee Customer Service Help Desk Operator
Hayleys Pvt Ltd, Hayleys Advantis
2002.07 - 2005.04
A-Levels - Economics & Languages
Vishaka Vidyalaya
2000.01 - 2002.01
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