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Sewwandi Upamali

Sewwandi Upamali

Ja Ela

Summary

Human Resources Executive with 5+ years of experience in corporate environments. Strong background in hiring, training and dismissal processes. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills to connect effectively with various levels of employees.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Executive

VI International Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - 12.2024
    • Researched and analyzed human resources trends and best practices to drive corporate policy changes and optimize business performance.
    • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
    • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
    • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
    • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
    • Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
    • Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.

HR Coordinator II

Perituza Software Solutions LLC
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
  • Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.
  • Supported employee relations, cultivating retention with welcoming and inclusive work culture.
  • Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning.
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.

Human Resource Assistant

Finetex Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 10.2022
    • The overall responsibility of managing the monthly Payroll process-(including Final Payments-Gratuity-Maternity Payments)
    • Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
    • Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    • Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
    • Coordination with EFC, labour departments and other third parties.
    • Monitored labor laws and regulations compliance to protect employers from litigations and employees from discrimination and harassment.
    • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.

Trainee Human Resource

Finetex (Pvt) Ltd
02.2019 - 01.2020
    • Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
    • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
    • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
    • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
    • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
    • Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.
    • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
    • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.

Documentation Assistant

Seikoudou International
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted with document troubleshooting and recovery of corrupt documents and files.
  • Coordination with the other branches
  • Worked with internal team members to remedy issues with preemptive solutions.
  • Identified audit parameters to comply with quality standards.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.

Education

MBA -

University of The West of England
UWE
12-2024

Professional Qualification - HRM

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
CIPM
01-2020

Skills

  • Employment law compliance
  • Employee relations
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Payroll administration
  • Employee counseling
  • HRIS management

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/28/96
  • Nationality: Sri Lankan
  • Marital Status: Single

Languages

Sinhalese
English
Hindi
Urdu
Japanese

Timeline

HR Executive

VI International Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - 12.2024

HR Coordinator II

Perituza Software Solutions LLC
10.2022 - 11.2023

Human Resource Assistant

Finetex Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 10.2022

Trainee Human Resource

Finetex (Pvt) Ltd
02.2019 - 01.2020

Documentation Assistant

Seikoudou International
01.2018 - 12.2018

MBA -

University of The West of England

Professional Qualification - HRM

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
Sewwandi Upamali