Dimashi Sigera - HR & Talent Consultant

Q: Where is Dimashi based?

Dimashi is based in Leiden, Netherlands and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Dimashi speak?

Dimashi speaks the following languages: English (Native), Dutch (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Dimashi have?

Dimashi has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Dimashi has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Dimashi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dimashi's latest experience?

Dimashi's most recent position is HR & Talent Consultant at KOKO Networks .

Q: What companies has Dimashi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dimashi has worked for KOKO Networks and Digital Realty / Interxion .

Q: Which industries is Dimashi most experienced in?

Dimashi is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Real Estate . Dimashi also has some experience in Telecommunication , Banking and Finance , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Dimashi most experienced in?

Dimashi is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources , Business Intelligence , and Project Management . Dimashi also has some experience in Legal .

Q: Which industries has Dimashi worked in recently?

Dimashi has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Real Estate , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Dimashi worked in recently?

Dimashi has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Business Intelligence , and Project Management .

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Leiden, Netherlands

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

HR & Talent Consultant

KOKO Networks

Conducted a HR and capability maturity diagnostic, shaping a multi-year people and reward roadmap.
Led a company-wide job architecture and levelling programme (Radford-aligned) across 10+ functions, establishing consistent role structures, career pathways, and governance frameworks.
Designed and implemented pay structures and salary bands, enabling equitable and market-aligned reward decisions.
Partnered with senior stakeholders (CPO, HR leaders, business heads) across regions to drive adoption in a complex, multi-country environment.
Led gender pay analysis and salary review design, embedding pay-for-performance principles and improving transparency.

Sep 2020 - Oct 2025

5 years 2 months

Interim Global Talent & Learning Partner, HR Integration Project Lead, Reward Lead (Maternity Cover)

Digital Realty / Interxion

Provided interim cover as EMEA Reward Lead, taking ownership of the regional compensation agenda including WTW-based benchmarking, job architecture harmonisation, pay band design, and benefits strategy across the merged EMEA/US entity.
Led EMEA benefits and employment term harmonisation across the merged entity by mapping statutory requirements, identifying gaps and redundancies, and designing a consistent but locally compliant benefits framework.
Led annual compensation review preparation and governance, including calibration support, budget modelling, and manager guidance to ensure decisions stayed within structure and budget.
Implemented recognition and benefits enhancements aligned to the global reward philosophy; partnered with HRBPs and Finance to resolve complex individual cases including retention, severance, and contract changes.
Integrated HR processes and systems post-merger across three regions by standardising performance systems, onboarding, talent/succession, and leadership capability frameworks.
Redesigned and launched a global performance management framework with rating scales, calibration guidance, and board-level reporting.
Rolled out a talent review and succession process for 450+ senior leaders as product owner, including end-to-end system configuration.
Developed a leadership capability framework aligned to Korn/Ferry and delivered high-satisfaction programmes from First Time Manager to Director level, reaching 1,500+ employees.
Built integrated talent dashboards and analytics to enhance workforce planning and executive decision-making; managed LMS update from RFP to implementation as the talent team specialist.

Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

9 months

Interim Group Director of HR

Informatics Group

Built a complete HR function from the ground up by designing a 3-year strategy, implementing HR tools and systems, and establishing policies and compliance frameworks.
Introduced performance management, aligned reward cycles, and delivered the first engagement survey with an action plan that improved scores year-over-year.

Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

3 years 4 months

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Head of HR – LSEG Technology

London Stock Exchange Group

Led people strategy, aligning local HR initiatives with global objectives across Talent, Reward, HR Operations, and Mobility.
Established a hybrid HR structure, introducing COE and HRBP models aligned with LSEG Group HR as part of an operating model transformation.
Led the design and launch of a new organisation structure of software development business unit aligning to Agile ways of working, ensuring effective change management and minimal business disruption.
Oversaw the transition of non-technical roles to LSEG's newly founded shared services arm by managing stakeholder and employee interests, mitigating industrial relations risk, and ensuring business continuity.

Aug 2011 - Dec 2015

4 years 5 months

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Deputy General Manager / Head of HR

Dialog Axiata / FirstSource

Appointed to lead the full HR integration of a 400+ employee organisation following a regional acquisition by overseeing works council consultations, contract harmonisation, and change communications.
Built and scaled the entire HR function from the ground up, introducing an integrated HRBP and Centre of Excellence model to support business growth.
Designed and implemented culture, engagement, and recognition frameworks, resulting in improved retention and employee advocacy.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

3 years

HR Business Partner

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Damco)

Managed legal entity separation and HR compliance during the Maersk Line/Damco split, ensuring continuity of HR operations throughout the transition.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Learning & Development Partner

WNS Global Services

Established a learning Centre of Excellence and implemented technical onboarding programmes across the business.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Real Estate, Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, and Transportation.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Real Estate

Telecommunication

Banking and Finance

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Human Resources, Business Intelligence, Project Management, and Legal.

Human Resources

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Legal

Summary

Director-level Work & Rewards specialist with 16+ years of experience designing and implementing job architecture, reward strategies, and pay frameworks across multinational organisations (EMEA, APAC, North America). Deep expertise in Radford and WTW methodologies, with a proven track record in leading end-to-end programmes — from market benchmarking and job levelling to pay structure design, pay equity, and governance implementation.

Trusted advisor to senior stakeholders (CPO, CFO, HR Directors), partnering to solve complex organisational and reward challenges through data-driven, scalable solutions. Brings a strong consulting mindset, including shaping scope, identifying adjacent opportunities, and delivering high-impact outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments.

Skills

Job Architecture & Levelling (Radford / Wtw)
Workforce Analytics & Compensation Insights
Reward Strategy, Pay Structures & Benchmarking
Reward Governance, Policies & Compliance
Pay Equity, Gender Pay Gap & Eu Pay Transparency
Stakeholder Advisory (Cpo, Cfo, Hr Leadership)
Career Frameworks & Skills Architecture
Hr Technology (Workday, Oracle, Successfactors)
Incentive Design & Pay-for-performance
Ai-enabled Reward & Hr Analytics

Languages

English

Native

Dutch

Intermediate

Education

Heriot-Watt University

Post Graduate Certificate · Business Psychology · Pass

Sikkim Manipal University

Master of Business Administration, HR & Marketing · Business Administration · India

Certifications & licenses

Certified Member (CPHR)

Australian HR Institute

Chartered Member (MCIPD)

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK

PPA Practitioner (DISC)

Thomas International

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Professional Services 7.5 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 5 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Sri Lanka)

Primary country Sri Lanka

Expertise

Recent roles HR & Talent Consultant, Interim Global Talent & Learning Partner, HR Integration Project Lead, Reward Lead (Maternity Cover), Interim Group Director of HR

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Real Estate

Main business areas Human Resources, Business Intelligence, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dimashi based?

Dimashi is based in Leiden, Netherlands and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Dimashi speak?

Dimashi speaks the following languages: English (Native), Dutch (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Dimashi have?

Dimashi has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Dimashi has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Dimashi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dimashi be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dimashi would be well-suited for roles such as: HR & Talent Consultant, Interim Global Talent & Learning Partner, HR Integration Project Lead, Reward Lead (Maternity Cover), Interim Group Director of HR.

What is Dimashi's latest experience?

Dimashi's most recent position is HR & Talent Consultant at KOKO Networks.

What companies has Dimashi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dimashi has worked for KOKO Networks and Digital Realty / Interxion.

Which industries is Dimashi most experienced in?

Dimashi is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Real Estate. Dimashi also has some experience in Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, and Transportation.

Which business areas is Dimashi most experienced in?

Dimashi is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources, Business Intelligence, and Project Management. Dimashi also has some experience in Legal.

Which industries has Dimashi worked in recently?

Dimashi has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Real Estate, and Energy.

Which business areas has Dimashi worked in recently?

Dimashi has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

What is Dimashi's education?

Dimashi holds a Master in Business Psychology from Heriot-Watt University and a Master in Business Administration from Sikkim Manipal University.

Does Dimashi have any certificates?

Dimashi has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Member (CPHR), Chartered Member (MCIPD), and PPA Practitioner (DISC).

What is the availability of Dimashi?

Dimashi is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dimashi?

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