Executive Officer (Talent Acquisition)

Executive Officer (Talent Acquisition) – Commercial Bank

Job Title: Executive Officer – Talent Acquisition
Company: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Job Category: HR & Administration, Banking & Insurance, Private Jobs
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Job Overview

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, Sri Lanka’s most awarded bank, is seeking a highly motivated Executive Officer – Talent Acquisition to join its Human Resources team in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This is an excellent opportunity for HR professionals with experience in recruitment, employer branding, and talent acquisition to contribute to one of the country’s leading financial institutions.

The successful candidate will lead end-to-end recruitment processes, implement strategic talent acquisition initiatives, strengthen employer branding, and support the bank in attracting top talent through innovative and data-driven recruitment practices.

Position Details

Position: Executive Officer – Talent Acquisition

Company: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC

Job Category: HR & Administration, Banking & Insurance, Private Jobs

Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC is Sri Lanka’s leading private commercial bank and one of the country’s most respected financial institutions. Renowned for innovation, digital banking excellence, and customer-focused financial solutions, the bank has earned numerous local and international awards while maintaining a strong presence across Sri Lanka and overseas. Commercial Bank continues to invest in technology, talent, and sustainable growth to deliver world-class banking services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, and HR processes.
• Experience in employer branding, recruitment marketing, and corporate communications.
• Proven ability to develop engaging recruitment content and manage employer brand presence across social media and employer review platforms.
• Qualification or exposure to HR Analytics will be considered an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of current recruitment trends, sourcing strategies, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening to selection, onboarding, and candidate engagement.
• Implement strategic talent acquisition initiatives to attract and recruit high-quality candidates.
• Utilize recruitment analytics and market insights to improve hiring strategies and recruitment outcomes.
• Monitor labour market trends and ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable HR policies and employment regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with recruitment partners, agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Lead employer branding initiatives across digital platforms to enhance the bank’s employer value proposition.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment strategies with business objectives.
• Support recruitment marketing campaigns and strengthen the organization’s employer brand.

Required Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Recruitment Management
• Human Resource Management
• Employer Branding
• Recruitment Marketing
• HR Analytics
• Candidate Sourcing
• Interviewing & Selection
• Stakeholder Management
• Corporate Communication
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Relationship Building
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package aligned with leading financial institutions.
• Opportunity to work with one of Sri Lanka’s most awarded banks.
• Professional career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to innovative HR technologies and modern recruitment practices.
• Collaborative and high-performance working environment.
• Excellent long-term career growth within the banking sector.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official Commercial Bank careers portal.

Please follow the bank’s online recruitment process and complete the application for the Executive Officer – Talent Acquisition position.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants should possess a recognized degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in talent acquisition and recruitment is required.
• Experience in employer branding and recruitment marketing will be an added advantage.
• This is a full-time position based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Applications should be submitted before the closing date announced by the bank.