About this role
Assistant – Employee Relations - Operations
(Based at MAS Contourline - Pallekele)
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.
Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining the MAS Contourline team as an Assistant – Employee Relations - Operations. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to support employee attendance, engagement, and retention by closely coordinating with production and HR stakeholders, monitoring absenteeism and cadre requirements, and contributing to smooth operational continuity through effective people management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collect relevant information on absent employees and take proactive steps to motivate attendance, minimizing headcount shortages.
Coordinate with Production and the HR Executive – Employee Relations to monitor absenteeism and employee turnover.
Support employee motivation and retention by promoting training and development initiatives, as well as work–life balance programs.
Analyze shift‑wise, module‑level cadre requirements and work closely with the recruitment point person to ensure timely fulfillment, enabling smooth operations.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management or relevant field
- 1- 2 years’ of relevant work experience assisting in Employee Relation related activities
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
Other facts
About MAS Holdings
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.
What you'll do
- The Assistant will support employee attendance, engagement, and retention by coordinating with production and HR stakeholders. Responsibilities include monitoring absenteeism and cadre requirements to ensure smooth operational continuity.
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