
Lakmini Wijesooriya
@lakminiwijesooriya
HR Manager at Hoist Support SL Pvt Ltd, shaping Sri Lanka’s people strategy and workforce planning.
What I'm looking for
At Hoist Support SL Pvt Ltd, I direct Sri Lanka’s people strategy and advise senior leadership on workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and change. I also oversee the end-to-end talent agenda and compensation and benefits governance.
At Asset Group of Companies, I developed strategic HR initiatives across multiple group companies and directed talent acquisition. I also implemented an HRIS system to streamline HR processes and reporting.
My HR business partnering experience includes roles at Surbana Jurong Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and other organisations. I hold a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Kelaniya and a Chartered HR qualification from CIPM, Sri Lanka, and have published peer-reviewed research on occupational health and safety in the construction industry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Manager / Team Lead – Sri Lanka
Hoist Support SL Pvt Ltd
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Directs Sri Lanka's people strategy, translating business priorities into workforce planning, organisation design, and employee-experience initiatives. Advises senior leadership on organisational effectiveness, talent, performance, employee relations, reward, and change.
Group Human Resources Manager
Asset Group of Companies
Apr 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Developed and executed strategic HR initiatives aligned with business objectives across multiple group companies. Directed talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations, and implemented an HRIS system.
Human Resources & Administration Manager
IPD Colombo (Pvt) Ltd
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 (6 months)
Managed HR and administration functions, overseeing HR operations and administrative processes.
Executive – Human Resources & Administration
Eco Team (Pvt) Ltd
Feb 2017 - Feb 2018 (1 year)
Executed HR and administrative functions, supporting HR operations and employee administration.
Executive – Human Resources
Micronet Global Services (Pvt) Ltd
Jul 2014 - Jan 2017 (2 years 6 months)
Performed HR executive duties, supporting HR processes and employee management.
Process Associate
Ceylon Electricity Board
Jun 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 7 months)
Worked as a process associate, handling operational processes within the organization.
Intern
Ceylon Electricity Board
Jan 2012 - Jun 2012 (5 months)
Completed an internship, gaining practical experience in organizational operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Sri Lanka
Chartered Qualification, Human Resource Management
Chartered Qualification in Human Resource Management from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka, completed in 2024.
University of Kelaniya
Master's Degree, Human Resource Management
2016 - 2020
Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Kelaniya, completed in 2020.
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Sri Lanka
Professional Qualification, Human Resource Management
2013 - 2015
Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka, completed in 2015.
Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education
National Diploma, Business Finance
2009 - 2010
National Diploma in Business Finance from the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education, completed in 2010.
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