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Uparna De Alwis

@uparnadealwis

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Experienced HR and Finance professional with 22 years in leadership.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a leadership role that fosters innovation and values employee engagement.

I am an accomplished HR and Finance professional with over 22 years of experience in multinational conglomerates. My expertise lies in aligning compensation and benefits strategies with organizational goals, ensuring that companies achieve sustainable success. I have a proven track record of implementing innovative HR solutions that enhance employee engagement and drive performance.

Throughout my career, I have led significant projects, including the implementation of a new performance management framework and the development of a comprehensive HR digitization roadmap. My strategic initiatives have resulted in improved operational efficiency and employee satisfaction, as evidenced by awards for excellence in HR services. I am passionate about fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations, and I continuously seek to leverage data analytics to inform HR strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of Performance, Rewards & HR Business Support

Current

Hemas Holdings PLC

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Leading the development of compensation and benefits strategies across various SBUs, implementing tax concession schemes, and revamping HR processes. Responsible for HR compliance and analytics, ensuring alignment of HR strategy with business goals.

Compensation Strategy HR Analytics Employee Engagement HR Compliance Performance Management HRIS Implementation Tax Concession Schemes HR Processes HR strategy

Chief Manager - HR Operations

Axiata Digital Labs (Pvt) Limited

Jul 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years 2 months)

Developed HR strategies and action plans, streamlined global HR processes, and established HR analytics. Led employee engagement initiatives and ensured compliance with audit requirements.

HR strategy HR Processes Employee Engagement HR Analytics Compliance Management Performance Management Talent Acquisition Payroll Management Budgeting

Head of Rewards & Performance

Allianz Insurance Lanka (Pvt) Limited

Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 (10 months)

Managed HR due diligence for merged entities, integrated compensation structures, and established HR analytics dashboards. Focused on employee engagement and performance management integration.

Performance Management HR Analytics Employee Engagement Talent Management Change Management

Manager HR Systems & Analytics

Hayleys Advantis Limited

Feb 2018 - Oct 2018 (8 months)

Conducted HR analytics and dashboards, designed talent management models, and managed payroll processes. Launched employee engagement surveys and established comprehensive HR budgeting.

HR Analytics Talent Management Payroll Management Employee Engagement Budgeting Performance Management HR Operations Data Analysis Process Improvement

Unit Manager Productivity & HR Analytics

Dialog Axiata PLC

Feb 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Implemented productivity frameworks and established HR analytics dashboards. Partnered in HR digitization projects and managed talent acquisition and workforce planning.

HR Analytics Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning Budgeting Process Improvement Employee Engagement Change Management

Manager Business Planning & Analysis

Bharti Airtel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

Nov 2010 - Apr 2015 (4 years 5 months)

Formulated annual business plans and established budgetary controls. Managed P&L reporting and investment appraisals for new projects, ensuring alignment with company targets.