Executive ‐ Employee Relations ‐ Operations
(Based at Nittambuwa)
The Activewear Value Stream delivers high-performance sportswear and athleisure solutions designed for technical functionality, durability and everyday versatility— serving sports, lifestyle and performance segments. With a strong focus on innovation, MAS is advancing wearable technology that tracks fitness and workout analytics while blending advanced sportswear with fashion and aesthetic appeal.
Operating across Sri Lanka, Jordan and Indonesia, and with development centres in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, lululemon, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren and Gymshark. The Activewear product range offers diverse solutions such as Knit, Fleece, Tees, Woven, Sweaters, Engineered Knit.
As a unified platform, the Activewear Value Stream combines global scale, speed and technical expertise, positioning MAS as a trusted partner for innovative, performance and lifestyle apparel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct and carry out recruitment campaigns in selected villages in order to fill organizational manpower requirements.
- Liaise with the Production department and other departments to identify, attract, select and recruit machine operators and other worker categories.
- Develop positive Employee relations through effective communication such as the following so as to minimize absenteeism and labor turnover and enhance motivation levels in order to maintain manpower requirements of the organization.
- Assist in handling all disciplinary and grievance matters including industrial relations, ensure the organizations rules and procedures.
- Conduct CSR projects as per the divisional requirement to enhance the immediate community of the plant, obtain feedback and expertise from the Central Sustainability team.
Knowledge and skills:
- Degree/ Diploma in a relevant field
Professional qualifications in Human Resources – Advantageous - 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience
- Good communication and coordination skills
- IT Literacy
- Striving for Excellence
- Decision Making & Taking Responsibility
- Self-control & Discipline
- Planning & Flexibility
- Serving the customer
- Entrepreneurial & Innovative Thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork & Co-operation
- Team Leadership
- Developing Others
- Influence & Impact
- Living Our Values
- Professionalism & Commitment
Skills Required
- Degree/Diploma in a relevant field
- Professional qualifications in Human Resources
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience
- Good communication and coordination skills
- IT Literacy
What We Do
MAS is an innovation driven company founded on a perfect blend of daring and visionary thinking. Focusing on fashion and lifestyle, we are one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of intimate apparel, sportswear, performance wear and swimwear and provide IT solutions to the apparel and footwear industry worldwide. MAS nurtures and drives a culture of excellence where over 114,000 global associates activate their full potential. Our identity, which goes beyond great products, is deeply embedded in community well-being and nurturing world-class teams.
