Sandun Benaragama

Human Resource Professional

Profile Summary

I am a highly experienced HR professional with a proven track record of excellence in the field. Over the course of my career, I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and skills that make me a valuable asset to any organization. My dedication to continuous learning and professional development has led me to achieve a range of certifications, including TPM practitioner, Certified Assessor, Lean Green Belt, and Master Trainer. With a passion for motivating individuals and enhancing soft skills, I am committed to fostering growth and driving positive change within teams and organizations. My diverse skill set, coupled with my years of hands-on experience, positions me to make a significant impact in the HR landscape.. Professional Qualifications

MBA, Business Management

University of Anglia Ruskin – UK

Diploma – Human Resources,

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) -SL Diploma – Labour Law & Industrial Relations

National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) -SL

Diploma – Psychology & Counselling,

Sri Lanka Institute of Psychology & Counselling (SLIPC) -SL Lean Green Belt

Institute of Lean Management (ILM) – SL

Practitioner – TPM (Total Productive maintenance & Management)

Institute of Lean Management (ILM) – SL

Executive Certification – Safety & Health

Human Resource Management Institute (HRMI) – SL

Certified Assessor

International Human Resource Management Institute (HRMI) – SL Master Trainer – P.A.C.E

GAP Inc

INFO

ADDRESS

No 29/A/135,

Rajamal Uyana, Horagasmulla,

Divulapitiya, Sri Lanka

DISTRICT

Gampaha

PHONE

+947********

EMAIL

ad1fk2@r.postjobfree.com

BIRTH DATE

06/10/1974

NATIONALITY

Sri Lankan

CORE COMPETENCIES

Employment/ Labour Law,

Compliance standards, Leadership

Development & Soft Skill development,

Succession Planning, Benefits &

Compensation, Change Management,

performance reviews, Recruitment &

onboarding, employee relations,

Consultative, Coaching, Employee

Engagement and Talent acquisition.

COC & Compliance Experiences

WRAP

ETI

Organic Ex100

Li & Fung

HRP

IPS

GAP

H&M

M&S

Employment History

Main Facilitator & Program Director – IMSP

( Institute of Management Skill Practice) April 2022 - Present As the Business partner Lead the Institute, developing business & Conducting Skill development Programs for Management team of Organizations

Cluster HR head (Deputy General Manager)

Brandix Fast Fashion 2018-2022

Work force – 7500+

Locations: 4

Manufacturing Units - 7

Main Responsibilities: talent acquisition Retention Attraction

Developments & Trainings Compliance Welfare Pay & Benefits Engagement & relations Over Head P&L of the Cluster HR Manager – Head of HR

Brandix Fast Fashion Avissawella 1 & Avvissawella 2 Plants 2016-2018

Work force – 3000+

Manufacturing Units - 2

Main Responsibilities: talent acquisition, Retention, Attraction

Developments & Trainings Compliance Welfare Pay & Benefits Engagement & relations Administration function of the Locations

HR Manager – Head of HR

Brandix Fast Fashion Mirigama 1 & Mirigama 2

Plants 2013-2016

Work force – 1600+

Manufacturing Units - 2

Main Responsibilities: talent acquisition, Retention, Attraction

Developments & Trainings Compliance Welfare Pay & Benefits Engagement & relations Administration function of the Locations

HR Manager – Head of HR

Brandix Intimate Apparel Katunayake & Anuradhapura Plants 2004-2013

Work force – 1700+

Location -2

Manufacturing Units - 2

Main Responsibilities: talent acquisition, Retention, Attraction

Developments & Trainings Compliance Welfare Pay & Benefits Engagement & relations Administration function of the Locations

References

Mr Sujith Jayasekara

Group HR -Senior General Manager,

Brandix Apparel Solutions Ltd,

Colombo -03

+947********

Mr. Thilak Pushpakumara,

Managing Director,

Institute of Lean Management Ltd,

Level 26th,

East Tower,

World Trade Center

Colombo -01

+947********

Sandun Benaragama

25/11/2023

Senior Executive - Head of Payroll

Jewel knit Ltd Katunayake

Plants 2000-2004

Work force – 1400+

Manufacturing Units - 2

Main Responsibilities: Pay & Benefits Compliance Welfare of the Locations Human Resources Officer -- Head of Payroll

Rusirumal (Pvt) Ltd

Plants 1999-2000

Work force – 1000+

Manufacturing Units – 1

Main Responsibilities: Pay & Benefits Compliance Welfare of the Locations Personal Officer - Head of Attendance/ Leave Monitoring Process

Star Garment (Pvt) Ltd - Katunayake

Plants 1994-1999

Work force – 1200+

Manufacturing Units – 1

Main Responsibilities: Computerizing Attendance Monitoring Leave Management Process Pay & Benefits of the Locations Followed Other Courses

Behavioral Skill Development - NLP

National and International Labour Standards & ILO -NILS Research Methodology - NILS

Dispute Settlement and Industrial Relations - NILS Social Protection - NILS

Functions, Roles and Responsibilities of the Labour Department-NILS Terms & condition of employment - NILS

Trade Union & Trade Union Behaviors - NILS

Industrial Relation - NILS

Labour Law for Career Development –IPM

Team Work & Leadership – Commando Regiment

Developing the Skills of Inquiring Officers – EFC

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