Sanchitha Uduwavidana
Watford
Summary
Forward-thinking People & Culture leader with proven record in improving personnel management strategies to enhance workforce morale and performance. Decisive and strategic planner with strong history in Hospitality industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Human Resources
Hilton Reading and Hilton London Syon Park - London
London
05.2023 - Current
- Part of UK&I HR cluster, in charge of HR functions at respective hotels
- Lead the culture People & culture practices
Lecturer Developing Professional Human Resource Management Practice for BA Business Administration
University of Bedfordshire, UK
01.2021 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Hilton Colombo - Sri Lanka
, Sri Lanka
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided strategic direction for human resources management team.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
- Managed teams by overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
Cluster Director of Human Resources
Marriott Hotels
, Sri Lanka
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort (Pre-opening)
- Worked collaboratively with Leadership team to establish organisational objectives and strategies while promoting performance and productivity improvements.
Director of Human Resources
Weligama Bay, Marriott Resort and Spa
, Sri Lanka
02.2017 - 06.2020
- (Pre-opening)
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with long-term goals.
- Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
Human Resources Manager
Hilton Colombo - Sri Lanka
09.2011 - 02.2017
Manager Training
Ceylon Continental Hotel
01.2011 - 08.2011
Senior Executive Training and Development
Cinnamon Grand - Colombo
Colombo
11.2005 - 12.2010
Guest Relations Executive
Heritance - Ahungalle
08.2004 - 10.2005
Education
Associate Member CIPD -
CIPM - Colombo
12.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Australian Institute of Business Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management - Australia
01.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
SLITHM - Colombo
Sri Lanka 01.2001 - 12.2005
Skills
- Strategic Human resources
- Culture Formation
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Development
- Team Engagement
- Performance management
- Employee Relations
- Reward Management
- Managing special projects
- Diversity & Inclusion
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Personal Information
Title: Human Resources and Hospitality Professional | HR Business Partner
Custom
- Culture Champion, Human Resources UK & Ireland, 2023, Hilton UK& I
- Elite Take Care Champion 2019 | Global Award, 03/01/20, Marriott Hotel Global
- APEC HR Leader for Take Care of Associates, 2021, Best Pre-Opening HR Leader
- APEC HR Awards 2021
Accomplishments
Culture Champion, Human Resources UK & Ireland
2023
Hilton UK& I
Its All Bout You Elite Take Care Champion 2019 | Global AwardMarch 2020
Marriott Hotel Global Culture Champion
APEC HR Leader for Take Care of Associates
Best Pre-Opening HR Leader
2021
APEC HR Awards 2021
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Head of Human Resources
Hilton Reading and Hilton London Syon Park - London
05.2023 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Hilton Colombo - Sri Lanka
05.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Member CIPD -
CIPM - Colombo
12.2021 - 04.2022
Lecturer Developing Professional Human Resource Management Practice for BA Business Administration
University of Bedfordshire, UK
01.2021 - Current
Cluster Director of Human Resources
Marriott Hotels
06.2020 - 05.2022
Director of Human Resources
Weligama Bay, Marriott Resort and Spa
02.2017 - 06.2020
Human Resources Manager
Hilton Colombo - Sri Lanka
09.2011 - 02.2017
Manager Training
Ceylon Continental Hotel
01.2011 - 08.2011
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Australian Institute of Business Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management - Australia
01.2009 - 05.2012
Senior Executive Training and Development
Cinnamon Grand - Colombo
11.2005 - 12.2010
Guest Relations Executive
Heritance - Ahungalle
08.2004 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
SLITHM - Colombo
01.2001 - 12.2005
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