Rajitha Karunarathne

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I am a dedicated and results-oriented HR professional with over 10 years of experience across corporate, hospitality, and telecommunications sectors.

About

I am a dedicated and results-oriented HR professional with over 10 years of experience across corporate, hospitality, and telecommunications sectors. I excel in recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, statutory compliance, payroll coordination, HR documentation, and daily HR operations.

I have completed CIPM certificates and a Diploma in HRM, and I am currently pursuing Chartered Intermediate Level. I am organized, communicative, fluent in English and Sinhala, and I enjoy supporting HR leadership and coordinating with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and employee experience.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • Sinhala, SinhaleseFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Other

Work experience· 8 roles

Assistant to Group HR Manager · G C E Group of CompaniesSep 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

Providing assistance to the Group HR Manager on various HR matters including salaries, benefit plans, statutory payments, HR software implementations, leave management, and inquiries. Managing the recruitment process, including sorting applications, arranging interviews, and onboarding. Supporting accounts with salary-related tasks, such as sending salary details and processing increments. Planning and implementing strategic methods to meet both management and employee needs. Attending labour inquiries involving labour courts and the Labour Department. Drafting HR documents including letters, appointments, notices, and memos. Performing ad-hoc HR-related tasks as needed. Managing statutory obligations such as EPF, ETF, and Gratuity. Processing resignations and providing relevant details to the Accounts department. Maintaining personal files for staff members and overseeing staff leave processes. Coordinating with HR and Administration functions under the guidance of the HR Manager.

Senior Executive - Human Resources · Gala Dari Hotel ColomboOct 2017 – Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Providing assistance to the Group HR Manager on various HR matters, including salaries, benefit plans, statutory payments, HR software implementations, leave management, payroll coordination, HR documentation, and onboarding. Drafting documents, appointing staff, and supporting HR and admin functions. Maintaining staff files and payroll-related tasks, including salary details and increments.

Human Resources Executive · Galadari Hotel ColomboOct 2017 – Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Providing assistance to the Group HR Manager on various HR matters including salaries, benefit plans, statutory payments, HR software implementations, leave management, and inquiries. Managing the recruitment process, including sorting applications, arranging interviews, and onboarding. Supporting accounts with salary-related tasks, such as sending salary details and processing increments. Planning and implementing strategic methods to meet both management and employee needs. Attending labour inquiries involving labour courts and the Labour Department. Drafting HR documents including letters, appointments, notices, and memos. Performing ad-hoc HR-related tasks as needed. Managing statutory obligations such as EPF, ETF, and Gratuity. Processing resignations and providing relevant details to the Accounts department. Maintaining personal files for staff members. Overseeing staff leave processes. Coordinating with E P F/E T F-related functions and maintaining company records.

HR & Admin Executive · G Lanka Technologies (Pvt) LtdMay 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos
Admin Office Executive · G C E Technologies (Pvt) LtdMay 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos
Admin - Administrative Officer / Business Development Executive · Etisa Lanka (Pvt) LtdJul 2014 – Nov 2014 · 5 mos
Customer Care Agent · Etisalat Lanka (Pvt) LtdJan 2012 – Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Customer Care Agent · Etisala Lanka (Pvt) LtdJan 2012 – Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Education· 7

G.C.E. Advanced Level · Sri Lanka Education2010
Certificate Course in Human Resource Management (CCHRM) · Institute of Personnel Management (IPM)2016
Diploma in Human Resource Management (CIPM) · Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)2025
Chartered Intermediate Level in HRM (CIHRM) · CIPM2025 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 8

Certificate Course in Human Resource Management (CCHRM)2016
Diploma in Human Resource Management (CIPM)2025
Chartered Intermediate Level in HRM (CIHRM)2025 – 2026
G.C.E. Advanced Level - Commerce Stream2010

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