Melanie Ramasunga

Results-driven Administrative, HR and Payroll professional with experience in recruitment coordination, office administration, payroll processing, employee records management, attendance and leave administration, onboarding, HR support and compliance. Experienced in supporting the full employee lifecycle, maintaining confidential employee information, processing weekly and monthly payroll, coordinating recruitment activities and responding to employee queries. Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple administrative responsibilities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and professional communication.

Recruitment Officer / Payroll Administrator at Tailormade Solution (2024-11 – 2025-12)

• Sourced, screened and shortlisted candidates through multiple recruitment channels.
• Conducted interviews and maintained ongoing communication with candidates.
• Coordinated recruitment activities with hiring managers to meet staffing and operational requirements.
• Processed weekly and monthly payroll, including salary calculations and statutory deductions.
• Maintained accurate payroll and employee records in line with tax and labour requirements.
• Managed employee information, working hours, benefits and leave records.
• Managed petty cash and prepared related submissions.
• Responded to employee payroll queries and resolved payroll discrepancies effectively.
• Prepared and submitted weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for management.

Office Administrator at United Pharmaceutical Distributors (2024-04 – 2024-10)

• Managed daily office administration, records, databases and filing systems.
• Coordinated meetings, staff schedules, attendance records and disciplinary documentation.
• Prepared operational reports, correspondence and presentations.
• Supported daily operational activities and departmental communication.
• Monitored employee attendance and punctuality while supporting compliance with company policies.
• Coordinated office equipment maintenance and controlled office supplies.
• Assisted with recruitment administration and employee onboarding.
• Served as a point of contact between employees, management and clients.

HR and Payroll Administrator at United Pharmaceutical Distributors (2023-02 – 2024-04)

• Provided administrative support to the HR department, including filing and data capturing.
• Assisted with recruitment activities, including CV screening, interview scheduling and coordination.
• Supported employee onboarding, training administration and benefits processing.
• Assisted with weekly and monthly payroll processing.
• Maintained accurate payroll records, employee information and pay history.
• Tracked employee leave, absenteeism and attendance records.
• Responded to employee queries and supported HR communication.
• Assisted with disciplinary hearing preparation and documentation.

Health and Safety Assistant at Sachet Manufacturers (2022-09 – 2023-01)

• Assisted with identifying workplace hazards and risks involving machinery, equipment, chemicals and manual handling.
• Observed production lines for unsafe practices and assisted with corrective actions.
• Checked machine guarding, signage and personal protective equipment compliance.
• Recorded safety observations and supported workplace safety procedures.
• Assisted with documenting accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Supported preliminary incident investigations and identification of possible root causes.
• Assisted with toolbox talks, safety drills and workplace safety workshops.
• Supported documentation, reporting and compliance activities under the guidance of senior safety officers.

Generic Management

National Certificate: Farming Management in Farming Management

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