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Senior Manager People & Culture

Requisition ID:  3000
Department:  Human Resources
Work Type:  Hybrid
Application Close Date:  16th May 2025

 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries. 

 

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with more than 1000 small group trips in over 120 countries. 

 

 
The world needs more Intrepid people: 

At Intrepid, our people are at the heart of everything we do – whether it’s our B-Corp certification, welcoming more than 280,000 travellers or building our global network of 3000+ staff and leaders.  
 
As a Senior Manager People & Culture, you’ll play a pivotal role in elevating our employee experience and driving performance within our Colombo office. You’ll be part of the Colombo Leadership Team, reporting to the Country General Manager and acting as a strategic advisor on a wide range of People matters.  


You’ll lead the local People Team while overseeing office-wide People operations. Partnering with the Global People team, you’ll ensure our practices reflect the Intrepid Standard and support our business strategy. 


Beyond leading, you’ll coach managers on core operational People services — from recruitment and retention to L&D, employee relations, remuneration, performance reviews, and beyond — ensuring people-centered support at every step.  

Whether it’s introducing change, fostering talent, or managing compliance, you’ll be a key voice in decisions that shape Intrepid Colombo! 

 

This is a full-time permanent position, operating in a hybrid capacity out of our office in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 


Some of the experience you’ll bring may include: 
 

  • A degree or professional qualification in Human Resources or a related field (a Masters degree would be advantageous) 

  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience heading or managing the HR function 

  • Extensive experience in strategic and operational human resource management. 

  • Proficient in all HR key areas including Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Learning and Development. 

  • Strong working knowledge of current employment laws, labour market trends and wage regulations 

  • Proven experience collaborating with global stakeholders or working in a cross-cultural environment 


You’ll also have excellent organisational and change management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously! 

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions. 

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

  • Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
  • A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
  • 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
  • A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions. 
  • Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
  • 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
  • Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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