HR Assistant | HR Intern

Job Overview

HR Assistant / HR Intern – Zahira College

Zahira College is inviting applications from passionate, dynamic, and motivated individuals for the positions of HR Assistant and HR Intern. The successful candidates will support the Human Resources department in recruitment, employee records management, payroll administration, HR reporting, and daily HR operations.

Job Title: HR Assistant / HR Intern
Organization: Zahira College
Job Category: Human Resources (HR) / Administration / Education
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Position Details

The selected candidate will assist in various human resource functions, including recruitment, HR administration, employee record management, payroll support, attendance reporting, and HR information management. This position is suitable for individuals pursuing or holding professional HR qualifications who wish to build their careers in Human Resource Management.

Organization Overview

Zahira College is one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious educational institutions with a history spanning over 133 years. The college is committed to academic excellence and professional administration while offering rewarding career opportunities for talented professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate reports on employee attendance, working hours, overtime, and other HR metrics.
• Maintain confidential and time-sensitive HR records with accuracy.
• Assist supervisors with day-to-day Human Resource operations.
• Support recruitment activities by monitoring and evaluating recruitment processes.
• Maintain employee personal files, HR records, and related documentation.
• Prepare HR reports and administrative documents.
• Assist with payroll-related activities.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of HR information.
• Support the HR department in administrative and operational tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should possess:

• Full or Part Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management (HRM) from a recognized institution.
• Good computer literacy with the ability to work with HRMIS (Human Resource Management Information Systems).
• Fluency in English and Sinhala (spoken and written).
• Trilingual proficiency (English, Sinhala, and Tamil) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Sri Lankan employment and labour laws.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a service-based organization or school environment will be an added advantage.
• Age between 20 and 30 years.

Required Skills

• Human Resource Administration
• Recruitment & Selection
• HR Records Management
• Payroll Support
• HR Reporting
• HRMIS Software
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Employment & Labour Law Knowledge
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Confidential Record Handling
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package (as per institutional policy).
• Opportunity to work at one of Sri Lanka’s leading educational institutions.
• Professional learning and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Clearly mention the position applied for.
• Names and addresses of two non-related referees.

Applications should be submitted within 10 days of the advertisement.

Email: careers@zahiracollege.lk

Postal Address:

The Principal
Zahira College
P.O. Box 861
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Important Notes

• Organization: Zahira College
• Applications must be submitted within 10 days of the advertisement.
• Experience in a service-based organization or school environment will be an added advantage.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.