Senior Executive – Talent Acquisition & Development (One Year Contract)

About the company

The CBL Group is one of Sri Lanka’s largest food conglomerates manufacturing biscuits, chocolates, cake, cereal, textured soy, coconut, spices and organic products. CBL brands Munchee, Ritzbury, Revello, Tiara, Samaposha, Nutriline, Sera and Lankasoy are market leaders and household names. The group consists of eight business units in Sri Lanka and two overseas and, exports its products to over 70 countries across the globe. Purpose driven business forms the core of CBL’s operations and we are guided by our core values of caring, quality, innovation and integrity. We believe in equal opportunities for growth and we foster a caring, learning, high performance culture that promotes ethical and responsible business. The CBL team is committed to good business practices and we are passionate about making positive changes and meaningful impacts for every stakeholder in our value chain. We are looking for individuals that share our commitment to creating great food that enriches lives and supports Sri Lanka’s growth.

Role profile

1. Manage full-cycle recruitment (job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management).
2. Source candidates through job portals, social media, referrals, and networking.
3. Assist with the complete end-to-end process for technical recruitment.
4. Screen CVs and conduct initial interviews to assess suitability.
5. Coordinate and schedule interviews with internal stakeholders.
6. Maintain and update candidate databases.
7. Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
8. Negotiate offers and manage pre-employment processes.
9. Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns.
10. Ensure compliance with internal hiring policies and procedures.
11. Plan and implement on-boarding and orientation programs.
12. Engage with universities to build employer branding activities and manage end to end internship program, from intern requirement identification and advertisement to onboarding, engagement, performance tracking, and program closure.
13. Assist manager – TA & development to execute the PMS cycle.
14. Responsible for preparing personnel files for executives and above recruitments.

Personal profile

1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related discipline or equivalent professional qualification.
2. A preferred requirement of 1–2 years’ experience in talent acquisition.
3. Proficiency in HRIS and MS office tools.
4. Ability to work with tight deadlines under minimum supervision with multiple stakeholders.
5. Strong communication skills and proficiency in English language is mandatory.

When applying

Please apply with details of 2 non related referees.