About The Role

Assistant Manager - Human Resources (D P L Sports Glove Complex)
Dipped Products PLC seeks a dynamic, results-oriented individual to be recruited as Assistant Manager - Human Resources for it’s Sport glove manufacturing facility in Biyagama.

Job Responsibilities

Leading end-to-end recruitment and selection of factory manpower, including sourcing, interviewing, assessing, and selecting suitable manual-grade employees at the required time to maintain the approved cadre and ensure smooth production operations.
Planning and coordinating manpower requirements in line with production needs, ensuring timely recruitment and deployment of employees across factory operations.
Improving employee motivation by initiating and coordinating employee engagement and retention programmes, thereby supporting the retention of competent employees at DPL.
Ensuring HR-related compliance and customer audit requirements by maintaining and updating HR policies, procedures, and records in line with applicable standards.
Actively facilitating employee induction and onboarding programmes, supporting effective integration and continuous improvement of employee performance.
Managing Employee Relations (ER), including conducting disciplinary inquiries, handling employee grievances, and maintaining positive employer–employee relationships.
Monitoring and managing labour turnover and absenteeism, implementing appropriate initiatives to build a stable and performance-driven workforce.
Facilitating harmonious relationships with external stakeholders by organizing and coordinating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, enhancing the company’s image as a responsible corporate citizen.
Performing additional duties and HR-related responsibilities as assigned by management in line with the requirements of the role.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/ Human Resources Management or a related field from a recognized University.
Minimum 3-4 years of relevant HR experience with prior experience in the apparel manufacturing sector/ Glove manufacturing ( Sports glove/ Industrial) being an essential requirement.
Hands-on experience in factory HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, manpower planning, and labour-related matters within an apparel/manufacturing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Sinhala.
Strong interpersonal, people-management, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with a strong results-oriented approach.
Ability to work effectively in both team-oriented and self-directed environments, while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced factory setting.
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of apparel factory operations, workforce management, attendance, absenteeism, labour turnover, and employee engagement will be highly advantageous.

Person’s Profile

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/ Human Resources Management or a related field from a recognized University.
Minimum 3-4 years of relevant HR experience with prior experience in the apparel manufacturing sector/ Glove manufacturing ( Sports glove/ Industrial) being an essential requirement.
Hands-on experience in factory HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, manpower planning, and labour-related matters within an apparel/manufacturing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Sinhala.
Strong interpersonal, people-management, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, with a strong results-oriented approach.
Ability to work effectively in both team-oriented and self-directed environments, while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced factory setting.
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of apparel factory operations, workforce management, attendance, absenteeism, labour turnover, and employee engagement will be highly advantageous.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please now. The closing date for applications will b e 30 th August 2026 .
Pay and benefits of this above position will be competitive and the rewards are performance driven. Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.