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
2023.05 - 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
2021.01 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Hilton Colombo - Sri Lanka
, Sri Lanka
2022.05 - 2023.05
- 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
2020.06 - 2022.05
- 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
2017.02 - 2020.06
- (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
2011.09 - 2017.02
Manager Training
Ceylon Continental Hotel
2011.01 - 2011.08
Senior Executive Training and Development
Cinnamon Grand - Colombo
Colombo
2005.11 - 2010.12
Guest Relations Executive
Heritance - Ahungalle
2004.08 - 2005.10
Education
Associate Member CIPD -
CIPM - Colombo
2021.12 - 2022.04
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Australian Institute of Business Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management - Australia
2009.01 - 2012.05
Bachelor of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
SLITHM - Colombo
Sri Lanka 2001.01 - 2005.12
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
2023.05 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Hilton Colombo - Sri Lanka
2022.05 - 2023.05
Associate Member CIPD -
CIPM - Colombo
2021.12 - 2022.04
Lecturer Developing Professional Human Resource Management Practice for BA Business Administration
University of Bedfordshire, UK
2021.01 - Current
Cluster Director of Human Resources
Marriott Hotels
2020.06 - 2022.05
Director of Human Resources
Weligama Bay, Marriott Resort and Spa
2017.02 - 2020.06
Human Resources Manager
Hilton Colombo - Sri Lanka
2011.09 - 2017.02
Manager Training
Ceylon Continental Hotel
2011.01 - 2011.08
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Australian Institute of Business Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management - Australia
2009.01 - 2012.05
Senior Executive Training and Development
Cinnamon Grand - Colombo
2005.11 - 2010.12
Guest Relations Executive
Heritance - Ahungalle
2004.08 - 2005.10
Bachelor of Hospitality Management - Hospitality Management
SLITHM - Colombo
2001.01 - 2005.12
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