Assistant HR Manager - Recruitment
Elegant Knitting International is an Australian-owned and rapidly growing apparel manufacturer located in the Biyagama EPZ. We are seeking a strategic, high-energy, and result-oriented Assistant HR Manager - to lead our talent acquisition efforts. You will be the driving force behind building our workforce in a competitive industry.This opportunity is perfect for a individual who is capable of handling the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing specialized technical talent to managing high-volume hiring for our production facilities. Your role is critical in ensuring that Elegant Knitting attracts, selects, and retains the best talent to support our ambitious growth trajectories.
Responsibilities
-
Plan and execute factory recruitment in line with approved manpower budgets.
-
Manage end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, interviews, medicals, onboarding, and confirmations.
-
Maintain recruitment pipelines for operators, trainees, technical staff, and supervisors.
-
Coordinate bulk and urgent recruitment to meet production demands.
-
Track and report recruitment and training KPIs to management.
-
Ensure recruitment and training compliance with labour laws and company standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Business, or a professional quaification from reputed institute in related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in recruitment in the apparel or manufacturing sector.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with labour market trends and sourcing strategies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements is an added advantage.