Nilantha Weerasinghe

HR Business Partner

I am pleased to introduce myself as a dynamic individual with a positive attitude & outlook, looking forward to a progressively challenging opportunity. I am a presently working as HR Business Partner with Drydocks World Dubai, Dubai, UAE. I started my career in 1994 working on different companies in Sri Lanka, Lesotho, South Africa & UAE with multi nationalities, 24 years of experience in Human Resources, administration, service and manufactory industry I can assure you that I will handle whatever job assigned to me to the best of my abilities and my knowledge.

Last Resume Update February 17, 2019
Address Dubai, United Arab Emirates
E-mail nilanthaw1@yahoo.com
Phone Number 00971508847742

Experience

DRYDOCKS WORLD - DUBAI, DUBAI, U.A.E
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Sep 2004 - Current

• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.

• Consults with line management and providing HR guidance when appropriate.

• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development). Identifying poor performers and setting objectives within agreed period and monitoring outcome and take an action as per company policy and guidelines.
• Handling disciplinary issues & grievances as per company policy and guidelines.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures and workforce planning.

BELL AIR SERVICE STATION, SRI LANKA
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION
Jul 2002 - Aug 2004

• Providing customer service and achieving service sales targets.

• Supervision of service staff, including their personnel and wages administration.

• Handling routine correspondence, maintain the documentation system including files, reports, database etc.

JEBEL ALI HOTEL & GOLF RESORT, JEBEL ALI, UAE
MEMBERSHIP CO-ORDINATOR
Feb 2001 - May 2002

• Coordinate with all levels of management / providing customer service and achieving sales targets.

• Co-ordinate with Sales & Marketing department for the preparation of various membership packages as per the standard hotel requirements.

• Handling routine correspondence, maintain the documentation system including files, reports, database etc.

VIVA LANKA (PVT) LTD, KURANA, SRI LANKA
EXECUTIVE
Feb 2000 - Oct 2000

• In charge of the HR & IT Department / Coordinate with all levels of management.

• Review and administration of company Human Resources policies & Procedures.
• Motivating and providing leadership to supervisory staff and workforce, including their personnel and wages administration.

DAEYU (PVT) LTD, ALUTHAPOLA, SRI LANKA
EXECUTIVE
Feb 1999 - Dec 1999

• In charge of the System of Time Attendance (Computerized Bar– Code) / Coordinate with all levels of management.

• Preparation of all aspects of salaries and wages, including payments and monthly reports.
• Handling Main Stores, including processing (GRN, MRF, Bin Card).

UNITED CLOTHING (PVT) LTD, LESOTHO, SOUTH AFRICA
WAGES OFFICER
May 1997 - Dec 1998

• In charge of the System of Time Attendance (Computerized Bar– Code).

• Preparation of all aspects of salaries and wages, including payments and monthly reports.
• Handling Petty Cash and Unclaimed wages.

KOREA LANKA GARMENTS (PVT) LTD, K E P Z, SRI LANKA
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER
Mar 1994 - Apr 1997

• Developed and Designed the Company Annual Bonus System.

• Designed some programs for the Time Attendance System.
• Handling the System of Time Attendance (Computerized Bar-Code).
• Preparation of all aspects of salaries and wages, including monthly reports.

Education

University of Bolton, UK
Master of Business Administration
Dec 2016 - Jul 2018

Master of Business Administration

Westford School of Management (UK)
PG Diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

PG Diploma in Strategic Human Resource Management

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