Sapumal Hellarawe is a human resource management graduate with over 10 years of experience in HR and operations management. He is currently studying for his CIPD qualification while working as the Manager of HR and Operations at Marks & Spencer in Cambridge, where his responsibilities include recruitment, performance management, training, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Prior to his current role, he held senior HR positions at LOLC in Sri Lanka and managed HR functions such as recruitment, staffing, and training at various Marks & Spencer locations in the UK.

1. Sapumal Hellarawe
23, Watermead, Bar Hill, Cambridge, CB23 8TJ
Email: sapumal.h20@gmail.com
Contact No: 00447539520535
Profile: Human Resource Management (BA) Honours graduate with over 10 years’ experience in HR &
operation Management skills. All- round team player who has excellent communication and
interpersonal skills from diverse fields.
Knowledge, SkillsandAbilities
 Knowledge of HR principles and concepts.
 Conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills and theability to conduct independent research and analysis,
formulating options and making recommendations.
 Objectivity and the ability to apply HR rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner. Ability to
solve complex issues and proposecreative solutions.
 Excellent time-management skills; effective organizing skills; ability to plan and prioritizeown work
programme under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
 Solid computer skills; proficiency in the use of office softwareproducts (MSWord, Excel, Power Point,
graphs, etc.) and use of HR softwarePackage PEOPLESOFT for recruitment, evaluation and selection
process.
 Ability to maintain confidentiality.
 Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by theability to lead and gain the assistance & cooperation of
others, as well as the ability to work effectively with peopleof different national and cultural
backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
 Currently studyingfor CIPD qualification.
Achievements
 Manager of theMonth for East Region 2010 - Awarded for successful implementation of HR & cash
Management strategy. ( M&S)
 Finance & Operations manager of the year for M&SSF East 2011/2012
 Awarded a Highly commendable certificate for Abstract photography – Swavesey camera club
competition 2011 & 2012
 Successfully completing Smart Resource Allocation (Staff diagnostics) project for the branch in year
2014.
Employment History:
Manager HR and Operations -Marks & Spencer, Cambridge. 2010 Dec-To-Date
 Manages peoplethrough career paths, performance management and agreeing a Personal Development
Plan
 Outreach to suitable candidates, pre-screening of applications, interviewing candidates and assessment of
required skills using corporate assessment tools like competency based interviews and role plays.
 Manages implementation of HR compliance and Due Diligence policies, samples and makes
recommendations to drive efficiencies.
 Preparing working time directive and eligibility to work reports for set up Monday meeting
 Manages and exploits employeedata through theuse of HR systemand information.
 Investigation/hearing case management , recruitment through HRIS system
 Managing HR Administration. Administer monthly payroll, overtime, annual leave and compile HR
reports.
 Responsible for staff model building tool including staff diagnostics , labour planning in line with
resource allocation
 Act as a direct link between HR shared service and staff, helping with complex issues. ie; pay queries,
save as you earn , tax , holiday , specific premium pay queries ,contracts and uniforms.
 Keep a track on internal updates on HR policies and make sure the storeis compliant

2.  Directly involves with investigations and disciplinary hearings, consult peoplepolicy specialists for
recommendations.
 Involved with BIG (Business representation Group), to get support delivering change and promote
“YOUR SAY” campaign, and staff engagement.
 Mange Fire Health and Safety Officer to deliver staff welfare and safety.
 Responsible to deliver better shrinkage results achieve operational KPI’s
 Store Finance and operation management. – Manages, exploits and advises on the use of financial
systems.
 Outreach to suitable candidates, pre-screening of applications, interviewing candidates and assessment of
required skills using corporate assessment tools like competency based interviews and role plays.
 Contribute to the streamlining and automation of the recruitment process.
 Coordinate company equal opportunity policies and best practices to achieve diversity goals.
SeniorHRExecutive - LOLC (Lanka Orix Leasing Company), Sri Lanka 2010 May – 2010 July
 Responsible for entire recruitment operation, ranging from entry level roles to directors and executives.
 Visit island wide branch network to asses recruitment issues and create recruitment pool
 Advertising vacancies appropriately by draftingand placing adverts in a wide range of media
 Reviewing recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment
programmes
Manager with HR Accountabilities -Marks & Spencer, Crouch End-2007 Feb – 2010 Feb
Recruitment-
 Outreach to suitable candidates, pre-screening of applications, interviewing candidates and assessment of
required skills using corporate assessment tools like competency based interviews and role plays.
Staffing-
 Controls, Maintains and Updates manpower plan and prepare related monthly and weekly reports.
 Administer monthly payroll, overtime, annual leave.
 Managing and distribution of holiday for employees in the store.
 Complete review of absence each week using “Thursday’s AbsenceProbe”
 Conduct investigations and disciplinarians for misconduct and absence cases using internal best practices
and policies
 Manages staffing admin to keep models up-to-dateand plan vacancies accordingly.
Training & Development-
 Performance manages team using accreditation, career performance reports and coaches to develop
where appropriateand manage poor performance when necessary.
 Conducting Service Audits and recommendation for improvement.
 Monthly levelling exercise of staff members to identify their training needs.
 Monthly business involvement group meeting assess staff feedback , recognition issues and various
other staff related matters
 Promote internal opportunities through career planning discussion to fulfil succession needs.
 Recognises and rewards examples of great service using the great service award.
Human Resource Administrative and Recruitment Advisor -Marks & Spencer, Piccadilly
Apr 2003 – 2007 Feb
 Interviewing candidates for sales advisor positions
 Pre-screening applications for sales advisors
 Ensuring successful candidates attend initial corporateinduction training
 Administering the weekly staffing sheets, ensuring all staff are correctly paid for the time they have
worked as well as any additional /over time completed
 Ensuring personal file entries are maintained and updated necessary
 Ensuring the secure storage of employees personaldetails
 General human resource administration and filing

3. Assistant manager - Lankem Tea Plantation’s LTD – Sri Lanka- Jan 1998- May 2001
 Responsible for 1500 staff members
 Ensured business targets were achieved
 Implemented staff welfare policies
 Dealt with trade unions and negotiated on various issues.
Education:
CIPD: Charted institute of Personal management 2016/2016 In progress
HR in context, Leading, managing and developing people, developing skills for business leadership, investigating
a business issues from a HR perspective.
London Metropolitan University
BA (HONS) Human Resource Management 2003/2006
(work employment and society, introduction to HRM, employment law, managing employee performance,
recruitment and retention, project management, current issues in HRM, employeerelations, managing diversity ,
Business skills, information Technology applications)
Interests & Hobbies:
I enjoy playing cricket, badminton. I also enjoy listening to music and watching thriller and Sci-Fi movies
Recently I have taken up photography which I thoroughly enjoy and runs a Blog and a Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/sapumalhphotography
Http://www.sapumalphotography.blogspot.com