[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Avery Dennison jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Avery Dennison · Gampaha, WP, Sri Lanka # Head Human Resource Gampaha, WP, Sri Lanka Full-time HR & Recruiting Listed on Avery Dennison’s official careers site. Posted September 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Avery Dennison’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AveryDennison/744000152445846-head-human-resource) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Avery Dennison](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/) / Head Human Resource ## Job description ### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Business Partnership & Leadership Partner with the Business Unit Director and Regional HR Leadership to formulate and execute the country-level HR strategy aligned with global and regional business objectives. Serve as a trusted advisor, executive coach, and change agent to the Country Leadership Team, guiding organizational design, workforce restructuring, continuous improvement, and culture transformation initiatives. Drive change management and transparent communication strategies across both office-based ("wired") and manufacturing/factory floor ("non-wired") environments. Talent Management, Capability & Performance Culture Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, executive onboarding, succession planning, and critical talent retention strategies to support operational growth. Oversee the country-wide Performance Management System, establishing clear KPIs, critical success factors, and merit-based recognition programs that drive a culture of accountability and innovation. Identify workforce capabilities and skill gaps; design and deploy strategic learning and development plans to maximize human capital potential. Industrial Relations, Employee Relations & Compliance Maintain proactive Industrial Relations (IR) strategies and employee engagement frameworks to foster shop-floor harmony, mitigate labor agitation, and minimize workplace friction. Ensure strict adherence of all HR, payroll, and workplace policies to Sri Lankan labor laws, statutory regulations, and Avery Dennison Global Standards. Oversee objective disciplinary, grievance resolution, and internal investigation processes in alignment with local legal frameworks and corporate governance standards. Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations Implement and adapt competitive Compensation & Benefits (C&B) structures in line with local market trends and corporate guidelines to ensure equitable pay and talent retention. Ensure accurate, timely payroll administration, employee benefits management, statutory contributions (EPF/ETF), and accurate HR metrics reporting. Drive employee engagement initiatives, internal climate diagnostics, and actionable interventions to elevate workplace morale and retention. Administration, Facilities & Governance Oversee the overall general administration, facilities management, physical security, and employee services. Manage non-production capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) budgets for HR and Administration, ensuring rigorous cost control and high service ROI. Coordinate with external legal counsel, company secretaries, insurance underwriters, architects, project consultants, and regulatory advisory bodies regarding site expansions, lease agreements, risk assessments, and compliance audits. ### Ethics & Values Stewardship Serve as an ambassador and executive role model for Avery Dennison’s core values, ethics, and Business Conduct Guidelines, while championing Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS), and sustainability frameworks across all plant and office operations to guarantee a safe, compliant, and ethical working environment. ## Qualifications Minimum 10 years of relevant HR experience with at least 3 years in a senior management role, preferably in MNC. Mastery of technical HR competencies in change management, recruitment, C&B, training and employee relations. Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field as Business Administration /HR //Law /Labor Administration. University bachelor degree in a business discipline or relevant education and work experience. Preferably good knowledge of the manufacturing industry. Related professional HR qualifications. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 19 days - Location: Gampaha, WP, Sri Lanka - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Avery Dennison’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AveryDennison/744000152445846-head-human-resource) ## More jobs at Avery Dennison ### [(Senior) HR Service Specialist, Rayong - Thailand](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/b5a044a940738440bd68/) Rayong, Thailand ### [Analista de Folha de Pagamento e Benefícios PL - Extensivo a PcD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/33110c5086b94f2a1367/) Vinhedo, SP, Brazil ### [Analista de Remuneração Pleno](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/c90f0745169521b26e34/) Vinhedo, SAO PAULO, Brazil ### [Coordinador de Servicio Médico México MG y SG](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/62c22e2b5e61858621ba/) Queretaro, Mexico ### [Executive, HR & Admin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/b9bf01ebd4ccc1bcd62c/) Biyagama, Gampaha, Sri Lanka ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Human Resource Generalist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/marriott-international/jobs/c5282a4eb783a5aae02c/) Marriott International ### [Human Resource Business Partner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/654171ca61fb38e883ad/) SGS · Muntinlupa, NCR, Philippines ### [Sr Human Resource Specialist - Central Ohio (Hybrid)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/target/jobs/fd81a3e22b752eba45ab/) Target ### [Human Resource College Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/couche-tard/jobs/33c993f9417e90ec7b79/) Couche Tard ### [Internship - IT Business Analyst (Human Resource)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/b3b52d2936eaa882815d/) Infineon Technologies · Singapore [HR & Recruiting jobs](/functions/hr-recruiting/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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