Assistant Manager - Workforce Operations & Data Specialist

Join us as Assistant Manager - Workforce Operations & Data Specialist

Function: Human Resources
Reports to: 1UL APAC Payroll Manager
Scope: Local
Location: Horana, Sri Lanka
Terms & Conditions: Fulltime

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to bring our purpose-led innovation to life with work that you do creating a better business and a better world. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.
Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Lifecycle Management

• End-to-end management of blue-collar and casual employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, internal movements (transfers/promotions), and exits.

• Administration of employment contracts drafting new contracts and updating existing ones ensuring compliance with SLAs.

• Coordination and issuance of employee-related letters (ex :probation confirmations, service letters, employment confirmation, and salary confirmations for banks).

HR Systems & Data Management

• Ownership of all Workday transactions for blue-collar employees across Horana and Agarapathana factory sites.

• Generation and provision of blue-collar data through Workday reporting for business decision-making.

• Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date personal files for all blue-collar employees.

• Facilitate Red Carpet initiatives including kiosk issue resolution with IT, employee data updates.

• Coordination of ID card issuance (including lost/damaged cases with police clearance).

• Custodian of HR policies, SOPs, and legal documentation to ensure compliance.

• Ensure digital notice boards are consistently updated and operational.

Payroll & Time Management Support

• Timely submission of all blue-collar payroll-related data including hires, exits, promotions, cost center changes and allowances prior to payroll cut-off.

• Accurate data input and coordination with Time and Attendance System (TAS) and Payroll teams.

• Management of EPF & ETF documentation and resolution of related issues.

Stakeholder & Site Support

• Act as the single point of contact for blue-collar employee communications.

• Provide ongoing support to Horana factory stakeholders and address operational HR queries.

• Lead and support disciplinary processes including drafting inquiry documents and show-cause letters in collaboration with HRBP.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate should be a graduate or possess a relevant equivalent professional qualification.

• 2-3 years of experience working in a factory environment handling workforce operations (experience in managing unionised groups will be an added advantage).

• Proficiency in Sinhala (speaking, reading & writing).

• Candidate should be self-confident and assertive.

• Candidate should have excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.