Menaka Wanninayake (MBA, Assoc CIPD)

Founded in 2007, Intervest is a pioneering software development company with operations across Europe and an in-house center in Sri Lanka. Intervest provides innovative, affordable, and high-quality IT solutions, specializing in multi-product, multi-currency e-commerce platforms for industries like insurance, travel, and financial services. As the Head of Talent Acquisition, I work closely with LK and our Global Team to lead end-to-end recruitment processes and drive strategic initiatives that create lasting impact. My role includes overseeing recruitment activities, shaping talent strategies, and ensuring our efforts align with the company's broader objectives. Additionally, I manage the social media marketing team, contributing to our overall brand presence. My focus is on fostering the organization’s growth and success through innovative talent management and strategic HR practices.

Emapta is an Australian-owned premium outsourcing company that offers global talent solutions tailored to align with your company's operational standards, brand, and culture. Whether you need to fill a single role or build an entire team, Emapta provides expertly sourced, ready-to-deploy talent. With a workforce of over 9,000 professionals, Emapta ensures flexible and efficient staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes. As the Head of Talent Acquisition Team in Sri Lanka, I managed the entire talent relationship process for internal stakeholders and international clients, including full-cycle recruiting - sourcing, screening, interviewing, managing hiring manager relationships, and onboarding while coordinating with teams like Business Development, Finance, and IT to ensure client needs are met within budget and expectations. I utilized various recruitment tools to source top talent for IT and Non-IT roles, maintained a strong talent pipeline, and provided a high-quality candidate and client experience. Additionally, I conducted market research, promoted best practices, and enhanced brand awareness through effective talent strategies.

Since 2009, iTelaSoft has been delivering innovative technology solutions to solve complex business challenges. Based in Australia with global experience, we specialize in strategy consultation, solution design, development, and product management. Our talented team works with clients of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, helping them drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. As the Head of HR, I handled the entire employee life cycle, from Talent Acquisition to onboarding to offboarding, and managed all correspondence related to HR processes. I developed and implemented HR strategies that aligned with business goals, supported employee engagement, and addressed workplace concerns. I managed performance appraisal systems, conducted gap analysis, and implemented training and development initiatives, including knowledge-sharing sessions. Additionally, I handled the Reward and Recognition process, ensured legal compliance, managed payroll and statutory payments, and provided decision-making support to management through HR metrics. I also maintained the HRIS to streamline operations.

I oversaw the entire Talent Acquisition process and managed the full employee life cycle, from onboarding to offboarding. I assisted in implementing HR strategies aligned with business goals and fostering positive employee relations while addressing grievances. Additionally, I supported the management of performance appraisal systems, conducted gap analyses, and developed training plans to enhance employee development and performance.

As the first employee of this startup, I handled the entire Talent Acquisition process and managed the employee life cycle, from onboarding to offboarding, while coordinating with the global team. I bridged management and built employee relations by addressing demands and grievances. I managed all correspondence related to the employee life cycle and oversaw a performance appraisal system that drove high performance. I conducted gap analyses, identified training needs, and developed training plans, including organizing knowledge-sharing and brainstorming sessions. Additionally, I managed the Reward and Recognition process, reported to management with HR metrics to provide decision support, ensured legal compliance in HR management, and handled payroll and statutory payments.

As the sole contact point in HR, I handled the entire Talent Acquisition process for both blue-collar and white-collar employees and managed the employee life cycle from onboarding to offboarding. I focused on the performance management process to help employees achieve outlet targets and facilitated training for outlet staff while managing the employee correspondences.

I handled the entire Talent Acquisition process for IT and BPO both sectors and managed the employee life cycle from onboarding to offboarding. I assisted in the bridge management and to build employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, and other work-related issues. I also assisted in managing the performance appraisal system that drove high performance. I also mainly contributed in implementing policies and procedures, and handled payroll and statutory payments. Additionally, I maintained the HRIS and managed employee engagement activities.