Assistant HR Manager, Industrial Relations

Dentsu Aegis Network; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant HR Manager specializing in Industrial Relations. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in HR with a focus on industrial relations matters. Key responsibilities include managing employee relations, advising on HR policies, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, be proactive, and have a solid understanding of Malaysia's Employment Act. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a reputable team

Investment in employee success and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar capacity with specialization in Industrial Relation matters.
• Sound knowledge of Malaysia's Employment Act 1955 and Industrial Relations Act 1967.
• Experienced in conducting domestic inquiry sessions and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and resolution to managers on HR issues in compliance with Labor Law.
• Manage disciplinary issues and conduct domestic inquiries.
• Establish good relationships with industry players and legal practitioners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Employment Act 1955

Analytical skills

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary education with HR professional accreditation

Job description

Assistant HR Manager, Industrial Relations

Full-time

Dentsu Aegis Network is made up of eight global network brands - Carat, Dentsu, Dentsu media, iProspect, Isobar, mcgarrybowen, Posterscope and Vizeum and supported by its specialist/multi-market brands including Amnet, Amplifi, Data2Decisions, Mitchell Communications (PR), psLIVE and 360i. Dentsu Aegis Network is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. Offering a distinctive and innovative range of products and services, Dentsu Aegis Network operates in 110 countries worldwide with over 23,000 dedicated specialists, with 17 countries, in 36 offices and over 9,000 people across Asia Pacific. We have a unique operating model of one P&L which enables integrated solutions that drives objectivity, collaboration and efficiency.

Role

A human resource partner with an innovative Agency Network to build good relations with working people and management to promote and maintain a harmonious industrial relations climate. This role specializes in Industrial Relations apart from general HR operations.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To provide advice, counsel and resolution to managers on a broad range of employee’s issues including general HR issues, policy integration and interpretation, work conditions and employee development in compliance with the Labor Law;
• To manage disciplinary issues and recommend appropriate disciplinary action including conducting domestic inquiry, draft show cause letter, and other related disciplinary letters/ actions;
• To support resolution of employee relations issues and conducts investigation as necessary, not limiting to conduct a preliminary investigation, schedule the event, identify witnesses, collate information/data, identify panel members, prepare exhibits etc;
• To identify and implement positive employee relations programs that will lead to a more efficient and motivated work force;
• To establish good relationships with relevant industry players, legal practitioners and related government and non-governmental agencies;
• To always keep abreast with the latest changes to HR legislation by authorities as well as latest judicial precedents on Industrial Relations dispute;
• To responsible for managing the hiring process (requisition, sourcing of candidates interview process to employment offer phase) and implementing various talent acquisitions initiatives in supporting our business needs;
• To ensure the HR operations uninterrupted, ie. basic payroll function is being implemented timely and employees related information is kept current with all changes being captured and reflected in the HRIS or the necessary databases

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar capacity with specialization in Industrial Relation matters.
• Tertiary education with HR professional accreditation.
• Sound knowledge of the Malaysia's Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations 1967 is a pre-requisite, as well as other prevailing HR practices and legislation.
• Experienced in conducting domestic inquiry sessions and report writing; experienced in attending cases at court level is an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills, tactful with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, can handle multitasks and analyse beyond prima facie on issues.
• Proactive and detailed.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Working for DENTSU AEGIS NETWORK MALAYSIA certainly gives you the opportunity to work with a reputable team and high profile accounts. The talent of our people is the lifeblood of our business and we invest constantly in their success - recognizing, rewarding and developing potentials. In line with our expansion, we are looking for vibrant, ambitious individuals who enjoy challenges and want to make an impact with the next integrated media communication.