HR Assistant

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Sri Lanka

Experience: 1+ Year Preferred

Availability: Immediate Joiner Preferred

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and people-oriented HR Assistant to join our team and support day-to-day human resources operations.

The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of HR practices, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain employee records, coordinate recruitment activities, support onboarding, and assist with general HR administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in Human Resources within a fast-paced technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day HR and administrative activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
• Support recruitment activities including CV screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and interview scheduling.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Prepare employment-related documents, letters, and HR records.
• Maintain attendance, leave, probation, and employee information.
• Coordinate internal HR communications and employee updates.
• Assist in organizing employee meetings, training sessions, and company activities.
• Support performance review and probationary assessment processes.
• Handle employee inquiries and direct HR-related matters appropriately.
• Ensure HR documents are properly maintained and confidential information is handled responsibly.
• Assist management with HR reports and administrative requirements.
• Support the implementation of company HR policies and procedures.
• Perform other HR and administrative duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Diploma, Higher Diploma, or Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience in HR or a related administrative role is preferred.
• Good understanding of basic HR functions and employment practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Sinhala.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information professionally.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in recruitment and candidate coordination.
• Familiarity with employee onboarding and offboarding procedures.
• Understanding of attendance, leave, probation, and employee documentation processes.
• Basic knowledge of Sri Lankan employment and HR compliance practices.
• Experience using HRIS or HR management systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Notion, or similar workplace platforms.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Responsible and trustworthy
• Well organized and detail-oriented
• Professional in communication
• Proactive and willing to take ownership
• Comfortable working in a technology-driven environment
• Willing to learn and continuously improve
• Able to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling employee matters

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a modern technology company.
• Exposure to recruitment, employee management, and HR operations.
• Opportunity to develop your career in Human Resources.
• Work closely with management and multiple departments.
• Gain practical experience in a growing organization.

Immediate Hiring

Immediate joiners or candidates who can join at short notice are highly preferred.