Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) – PEOPLE'S LEASING (PLC ) – Colombo 08

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute the Company's Human Resource Strategy aligned with the corporate vision, business objectives, and growth plans.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Corporate Management on all people-related matters.
• Lead and oversee all Human Resource functions, including Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Learning & Development, Succession Planning, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, HR Operations, and Organizational Development.
• Drive organizational transformation, culture enhancement, employee engagement, and leadership development initiatives.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to ensure the Company attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent.
• Champion HR digital transformation by leveraging technology and people analytics to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Sri Lankan labour legislation, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards applicable to the financial services industry.
• Foster a high-performance culture that promotes accountability, innovation, diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management initiatives supporting business expansion, digital transformation, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strengthen the Company's employer brand and employee value proposition to position the organization as an employer of choice.

Candidate Profile :

• The ideal candidate should be between 55 and 65 years of age and will be appointed on a two (2) years fixed term contract on renewable basis.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management from a recognized university or Professional membership as a Chartered Member/Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka, Chartered MCIPD/FCIPD (UK), or an equivalent internationally recognized professional HR institution is highly desirable.
• A Master's Degree (MBA/MSc) from recognized university would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 18 years' progressive Human Resource experience, including 10 years' senior management in HR role.
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic HR initiatives, organizational transformation, culture development, succession planning, executive talent management, and change management.
• Candidates with a legal background and sound knowledge of Sri Lankan labour laws, employment legislation, industrial relations, and corporate governance principles relevant to human resource management will have a distinct advantage.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to influence senior leadership, inspire teams, and drive organizational excellence.
• "Successful Candidate will be provided with an attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits commensurate with benchmarked institutions."
• Any form of canvassing will be regarded as a disqualification.
• Applicants are invited to submit comprehensive curriculum vitae with names of two non-related referees, copies of relevant certificates along with a passport size photograph to the address given below on or before 30th August 2026.

Application should be sent to:
Head of HR,
People's Leasing & Finance PLC,
No.1161, Maradana Road, Colombo 08. Web: www.pic.lk | E-mail-careers@pic.lk
We will correspond only with applicants shorts listed for Interview.