Senior Executive - Human Resource Development

Job Description

This role typically requires a degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field, together with several years of experience in learning and development, talent management, performance management, or organizational development. The candidate should be able to coordinate training programs, identify development needs, support succession planning, maintain HR analytics, and work closely with managers and employees across business units. Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, project-management, and stakeholder-management skills are expected. Experience in a large organization, manufacturing environment, or apparel industry would be advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate commercial awareness, confidentiality, initiative, analytical ability, and a genuine interest in developing people and organizational capability.

Company Info

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s largest apparel and textile companies, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies clothing, sportswear, lingerie, swimwear, and wearable technology to leading international brands. Its operations extend across several countries and include manufacturing facilities, innovation centers, design capabilities, and supply-chain businesses. MAS is recognized for product innovation, ethical manufacturing, sustainability, and investment in employee development. The company employs a large and diverse workforce and promotes a culture built around performance, collaboration, inclusion, and responsible business practices. Its customers include well-known global fashion and sports brands. Working at MAS can offer exposure to international operations, structured career development, cross-functional projects, and modern human-resource practices, particularly for professionals interested in learning and development, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and the broader apparel industry.

Destination Guide

Sri Lanka offers career opportunities in apparel manufacturing, technology, finance, tourism, logistics, engineering, shared services, and multinational businesses. Colombo is the main commercial center and provides the widest range of professional roles, while areas such as Katunayake, Biyagama, and Kandy also have important industrial and service-sector employment. The culture is welcoming and diverse, with Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and other communities, and English is commonly used in business. Lifestyle costs are generally lower than in many major international cities, although Colombo housing can be comparatively expensive. The island provides beaches, mountains, wildlife parks, historic cities, and a relaxed social environment. Foreign nationals normally need an employment visa or residence approval sponsored by the employer; requirements should be confirmed with Sri Lankan immigration authorities. Relocating employees should arrange an employment contract, passport validity, accommodation, health insurance, and local tax advice before arrival.