Assistant Manager Human Resources

City of Shakopee, MN; Nilai; On-site; MYR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead employee relations and industrial relations, guiding managers on policies and legal requirements. You will partner with leaders to ensure consistent HR policy implementation and drive engagement across the organization.

The role also involves handling grievances, investigations, audits, and coordination of training initiatives to strengthen the workplace culture and employee experience. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HRM or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Employee Relations/Industrial Relations experience.
• Sound knowledge of Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act and labor legislation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and interact with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations and industrial relations matters by guiding on HR policies, employment legislation, and company practices.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and engagement initiatives.
• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters, domestic inquiries, and performance improvement processes.
• Conduct investigations related to employee misconduct and support compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate employee communication programs, engagement activities, and feedback initiatives to strengthen workplace culture.
• Support learning and development initiatives, including training coordination, HRDF claims, learning systems administration, and training dashboard updates.
• Assist in internal and external audit activities, including preparation of audit documentation and compliance support.
• Participate in HR administrative activities and company committees to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Collaboration across functions

Confidentiality handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support employee relations and industrial relations matters by providing guidance on HR policies, employment legislation, and company practices.
• Partner closely with managers and supervisors to ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters, domestic inquiries, and performance improvement processes professionally and effectively.
• Conduct investigations related to employee misconduct and support compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate employee communication programs, engagement activities, and feedback initiatives to strengthen workplace culture and employee experience.
• Support learning and development initiatives, including training coordination, HRDF claims, learning systems administration, and training dashboard updates.
• Assist in internal and external audit activities, including preparation of audit documentation and compliance support.
• Participate in HR administrative activities and company committees to support continuous improvement and organizational initiatives.

Who You Are:

• You are a proactive and people-oriented HR professional who builds collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization. You communicate effectively, handle sensitive matters with professionalism, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. You are adaptable, resourceful, and committed to driving positive employee experiences while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations.
• Sound knowledge of Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and applicable labor legislation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and interact with employees at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience handling IR-related investigations, disciplinary processes, and domestic inquiries.
• Exposure to learning management systems such as Oracle Learning.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and audit processes.
• Experience in manufacturing or multinational company environments.
• Strong analytical and continuous improvement mindset.
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.