Thiwanka Pathirana
Pickering,ON
Summary
Adept at enhancing organizational culture and employee relations, I spearheaded innovative HR programs at DERANA MARKETING SERVICES (PVT) LTD, significantly boosting employee engagement. My expertise in compensation design and internal communications led to the development of targeted learning plans and successful talent acquisition strategies, ensuring long-term leadership stability and a motivated workforce.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Human Resources
DERANA MARKETING SERVICES (PVT) LTD
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Evaluated training needs across an organization, developing customized learning plans to address skill gaps or competency deficiencies.
- Implemented succession planning initiatives, promoting long-term stability in key leadership positions.
- Led talent acquisition teams in identifying top-tier candidates for critical organizational roles.
Senior Human Resources and Administration Manager
BIOFOODS (PVT) LTD
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversaw facilities management tasks such as maintenance requests and space planning initiatives to create a conducive work environment for employees.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on departmental performance for senior management, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning efforts.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws regulations by developing robust policies procedures governing administrative operations within the company.
- Enhanced staff performance through comprehensive training programs and regular performance evaluations, leading to a more skilled and motivated team.
Human Resources Manager
INSTITUTE OF CHARTED ACCOUNTANTS OF SRI LANKA
08.2022 - 10.2022
Human Resources and Administration Manager
GSMB TECHNICAL (PVT) LTD - ENVIORENMENTAL MINISTRY
05.2021 - 07.2022
Human Resources Manager
THREE SINGHE INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
11.2019 - 07.2021
Assistant Human Resources Manager
THREE SINHA INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
11.2015 - 11.2019
Human Resources Executive
THREE SINHA INDUSTIRES (PVT) LTD
11.2011 - 11.2015
Customer Service Representative
DIALOG AXIATA PLC
06.2007 - 03.2011
Human Resources Management Trainee
AIMS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND IT
11.2003 - 06.2004
Education
Reading Attorneys At Law - Law Studies
Law College
Sri Lanka2025
Doctor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Asia E University
Malaysia09.2023
Master in Labour Relation And Human Recourses Mana - Human Resources And Labour Relations
University Of Colombo
Srilanka03.2023
Master of Conflict And Peace Studies - Peace And Conflict Studies
University Of Colombo
Sri Lanka01.2022
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY
UNITED KINGDOM09.2021
Bachelor of Laws - Law And Justice
University of London
United Kingdom08.2020
Human Recourses Management And Development - Human Resource Management
University Of Salford
United Kingdon06.2019
PQHRM - Human Resource Management
Charted Institute of Personal Management
Sri Lanka10.2017
Advance Level Studies - Bio Science
Devi Balika Vidyalaya Colombo
Sri LANKA08.2003
Skills
- Organizational Culture
- Employee Relations
- Internal Communications
- Compensation design
Languages
English
Professional Working
Affiliations
- Associate Member of the Charted Institute of Personal Management Sri Lanka
Timeline
Head of Human Resources
DERANA MARKETING SERVICES (PVT) LTD
10.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Human Resources and Administration Manager
BIOFOODS (PVT) LTD
11.2022 - 09.2023
Human Resources Manager
INSTITUTE OF CHARTED ACCOUNTANTS OF SRI LANKA
08.2022 - 10.2022
Human Resources and Administration Manager
GSMB TECHNICAL (PVT) LTD - ENVIORENMENTAL MINISTRY
05.2021 - 07.2022
Human Resources Manager
THREE SINGHE INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
11.2019 - 07.2021
Assistant Human Resources Manager
THREE SINHA INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
11.2015 - 11.2019
Human Resources Executive
THREE SINHA INDUSTIRES (PVT) LTD
11.2011 - 11.2015
Customer Service Representative
DIALOG AXIATA PLC
06.2007 - 03.2011
Human Resources Management Trainee
AIMS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND IT
11.2003 - 06.2004
Reading Attorneys At Law - Law Studies
Law College
Doctor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Asia E University
Master in Labour Relation And Human Recourses Mana - Human Resources And Labour Relations
University Of Colombo
Master of Conflict And Peace Studies - Peace And Conflict Studies
University Of Colombo
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Laws - Law And Justice
University of London
Human Recourses Management And Development - Human Resource Management
University Of Salford
PQHRM - Human Resource Management
Charted Institute of Personal Management
Advance Level Studies - Bio Science
Devi Balika Vidyalaya Colombo
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