Manager - Human Resources

Responsibilities

• HR Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
• Partner with business leaders and managers to support people strategies aligned with business needs.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee lifecycle queries and people-related decision-making.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across leadership, regional HR teams, and COEs.
• Compliance, Statutory & HR Policies (Mandatory)
• Ensure strict compliance with Sri Lanka labour laws, statutory requirements, and employment regulations.
• Interpret, implement, and govern HR policies in line with local legal frameworks and WPP Media standards.
• Act as the key liaison for statutory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Stay updated on labour law changes, industry practices, and government notifications, and proactively advise the business.
• Employee Relations & Policy Interpretation
• Manage employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations in a fair and compliant manner.
• Coach managers on employee policies, code of conduct, and people practices.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies across the Sri Lanka market.
• Talent & Performance Support
• Support performance management cycles including goal setting, reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Own end-to-end hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning, ensuring timely and quality hiring outcomes.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning inputs, and employee development discussions.
• Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support
• Support compensation reviews, benefits administration, and payroll inputs in coordination with Rewards and HR Operations teams.
• Help assess the impact of compensation changes on employee take-home pay.
• Ensure compliance with statutory benefits and local compensation regulations.
• HR Analytics & Reporting
• Use HR data and analytics to provide insights on attrition, performance trends, engagement, and workforce metrics.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to support decision-making and leadership reviews.
• Process Excellence & Change Support
• Support standardisation and streamlining of HR processes across Sri Lanka.
• Assist in change management initiatives including restructuring, role changes, and transitions.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational efficiency.
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of Sri Lanka labour laws, statutory compliance, and HR policies.
• Proven experience in employee relations and compliance-driven HRBP roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset with comfort in HR data and reporting.
• Clear communication skills with ability to guide managers and employees.
• High integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Experience & Qualifications
• 7-9 years of prog

Additional Information

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. Role Summary and Impact The HR Business Partner (Sri Lanka) will support business leaders by delivering effective people solutions with a strong focus on HR compliance, statutory adherence, and policy governance. The role will act as a trusted advisor on employee lifecycle matters, ensuring consistency, legal compliance, and a positive employee experience while enabling business outcomes. This role requires strong understanding of Sri Lanka labour laws, HR policies, analytics, and stakeholder management, and close connection with industry practices and updates.

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