Ranjani Bandara

Dynamic and results-driven Human Resources and Administration professional with over 25+ years of comprehensive experience across multinational organizations and diverse industries. Skilled in HR strategy, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and organizational development, with a proven track record of aligning HR practices with business objectives. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills, cross-cultural adaptability, and the ability to foster positive workplace environments.

Experienced consultant supporting IT and corporate sectors with HR and administrative expertise. Additionally proficient in overall management, business expansions, and operational support. Strategic HR partner with extensive expertise in employee relations, benefits, compensation, training, compliance, and welfare management.

Strong organizer of corporate social events and adept at managing cross-cultural workforces.

Freelance Business Development Manager - Soar International Academy, UK - Promoting, UK

Promoting, UK-accredited accounting & finance courses for Soar International Academy, UK

HR & Admin Consultant (Contract) - IT Sector

Providing HR advisory and administrative support to IT and corporate businesses.

• Designing HR policies, managing recruitment, compliance, and training programs
• Payroll preparation and HRIS Systems
• Implementing Performance Evaluations and conducting employee feedback discussions
• Monitoring staff attendance and punctuality
• HR Policy implementation and organizational compliance
• Handling company insurance and security related matters

HR Consultant (Part-Time) - Dialog Axiata PLC

Delivered strategic HR and administrative consulting support.

• Conducted Exit Interviews

Head of Administration - Key Language Centre - (Cambridge English Institute)

Oversaw administrative functions and HR operations.

Human Resource Manager - Agio Tobacco Processing Co. (Pvt) Ltd - EPZ Biyagama

(1985-09 - 2017-04)

Directed HR strategy, compliance, and operations for a multinational manufacturing company. (~28 years, including re-employment from 1999-2017)

• Led recruitment, compensation, employee welfare, and disciplinary matters
• Payroll information and HRIS Systems
• Handled Security and transport matters
• Fostered industrial relations and supported organizational restructuring
• Secretarial functions

Executive Secretary / Administrative Officer - Toroid International (Pvt) Ltd

(1998-06 - 1999-10)

Executive Secretary - Asian Development Bank

(1997-11 - 1998-11)

Temporary Project

Visiting Instructor in English - University of Kelaniya

(1996-07 - 1996-08)

Chief Sales Promoter - Nijima Co. Ltd. - Japan

Personnel Officer - Lanka Consults Ltd. - Katunayake Free Trade Zone

Trainee Junior Personnel Executive - Greater Colombo Economic Commission

B.A. (General) - English, Economics, German - University of Kelaniya