Executive – HR & Payroll
Education
• Bachelor of Arts
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
**** – 2018
Highly motivated Bachelor of Arts graduate from the University of Peradeniya, with a strong academic foundation in Sociology, Psychology, and Philosophy. Possesses a strong understanding of deep insights into human behavior, social structures, and critical thinking, eager to apply these skills in a professional environment.
Experience
• Admin Officer
Okaya Lanka Japan (Pvt) Ltd, Katunayake
August 2018 to December 2020
Efficient Administrative Professional with a proven track record in corporate documentation and records management at a Japanese firm. Adept at maintaining high data accuracy and streamlining office operations
• HR & Payroll Assistant
Daiki Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Rajagiriya
March 2021 to April 2023
Detail-oriented Administrative Professional transitioning into an HR and Payroll Assistant role. Proven track record in meticulous documentation, record management, and compliance within a Japanese corporate environment. Skilled in organizing sensitive data, streamlining office workflows, and maintaining high accuracy.
• Executive – HR & Payroll
Jayaratne Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd, Borella
May 2024 to Present
Results-driven HR and Payroll Professional with hands-on experience in managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle and core operational functions. Proven expertise in HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, and performance management, combined with seamless HRIS and attendance tracking. Adept at handling full-cycle payroll processing, salary administration, and EPF/ETF management while strictly ensuring labor law and statutory compliance.
Contacts
*********************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakmini-
karunarathna-7bbb2a340
Location : Kegalle, Sri Lanka
Summary
Hands-on experience in HR operations,
recruitment & selection. Payroll
administration, statutory compliance
(EPF/ETF), employee relations and
HRIS management. Experienced in
supporting the complete employee
lifecycle for 250+ employees while
ensuring compliance with Sri Lankan
Labor Law.
Technical Skills
• Advanced Excel
• MS Word
• Google Sheets
• Handling HRIS
• ERP System
• Power BI
• Legal Type Settings
• Basic Knowledge of Graphic
Design
Lakmini Karunarathna
Executive – HR & Payroll
Executive Areas of Expertise – HR & Payroll
HR Administration
HR Operations
Recruitment & Selection
Employee Lifecycle Management
Employee Relations
Performance Management
HRIS Administration
Labor Law Compliance
Attendance & Leave Management
Payroll Administration
Payroll Processing
EPF/ETF Administration
Payroll Reporting
Salary Administration
Payroll Reconciliation
Statutory Compliance
References
Available upon request
Languages
Sinhala Native
English Working Proficiency
Japanese Working Proficiency
Core Competencies
• Excellent Communication
Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Confidentiality
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Leadership