Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Location:

Sri Lanka

Company:

VAS

Role Overview

VAS is seeking a strategic and proactive HR Business Partner to support our operations in Sri Lanka. The HRBP will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, driving people strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness, support business growth, and strengthen employee experience.

This role plays a key part in executing HR initiatives across workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and performance management, while ensuring full compliance with Sri Lankan labor laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to design and implement people strategies aligned with VAS business objectives.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives to anticipate talent needs and future skill requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition to attract and hire talent for critical and strategic roles.
• Work with Learning & Development to support training programs, capability building, and leadership development initiatives.
• Manage and support the performance management cycle, ensuring consistency, fairness, and continuous development.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, feedback mechanisms, and action plans.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and investigations.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and workforce productivity to support informed decision-making.
• Support HR transformation and process improvement initiatives to enhance HR service delivery and employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with Sri Lankan labor law, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or HR certification is an advantage.

Experience

• 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 3 years in an HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory role.
• Experience supporting multi-functional teams or growing organizations is preferred.
• Prior experience in Sri Lanka or strong knowledge of the local labor market is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in talent management, organizational development, and performance management.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Strong employee relations and Sri Lankan labor law knowledge.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR data and trends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Strong communication skills in English; Sinhala or Tamil is mandatory, additional languages are a plus.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.