We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka looking for a Manager Employee Relations and HRBP for a leading MNC based in Colombo. As the Manager, Employee Relations & HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic partner to our Supply Chain leadership team. You’ll play a dual role: providing proactive HR business partnership to support operational excellence, while also leading complex employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness.

This is a pivotal role that requires strong interpersonal skills, business acumen, and a deep understanding of employment law and organizational dynamics.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations:

• Serve as the primary advisor on complex employee relations issues across the supply chain.
• Conduct and oversee investigations, ensure fair outcomes, and maintain compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Coach leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to minimize risk and improve workplace culture.

HR Business Partnering:

• Partner with supply chain leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Drive workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and organizational design initiatives.
• Support change management efforts and culture transformation projects.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development) to deliver integrated HR solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 7 years’ progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on employee relations.
• Previous HRBP experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environment is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and best practices in ER case management.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.