Assistant Manager - Industrial Relations

Resorts World Genting; Genting Highlands; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resort and entertainment company in Genting Highlands seeks an experienced Industrial Relations Manager. The role involves formulating IR policies, leading a diverse team to handle grievances, and ensuring compliance with laws. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years in Industrial Relations, strong knowledge of employment laws, and excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Mandarin proficiency is a plus, and experience in a unionized environment is advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of working experience specializing in Industrial Relations or HR Generalist.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act 1955 and Industrial Relations Act 1967.
• Ability to handle Industrial Relations matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and review IR policies to promote industrial harmony.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team in managing grievances.
• Conduct Industrial Relations training and serve as Company’s representative.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication (English)

Oral Communication (English)

Communication (Bahasa Malaysia)

Communication (Mandarin)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law, HR, Business Studies or related discipline

Job description

Job description

• Formulate and review IR policies and guidelines to promote industrial harmony.
• Lead, guide, develop, coach and motivate a diverse team in managing any grievances, disputes and disciplinary cases towards a prompt and amicable resolution.
• Ensure disciplinary actions taken are in compliance with Employment Act 1955.
• Advise and direct line managers accordingly on the appropriate disciplinary actions consistent with the Company’s policy and procedures.
• Conduct Industrial Relations related training.
• Initiate effort that promotes good faith and mutual respect in terms of relationship with the Union.
• Serve as Company’s representative in Industrial/Labour Court.
• Assist in revision of Collective Agreement.

Job requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law, Human Resources Management, Business Studies or related discipline.
• At least 4 years of working experience specializing in Industrial Relations or HR Generalist with working experience in Industrial Relations related field.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, Trade Union Act 1959 and current labour law practices.
• Ability to handle Industrial Relations matters relating to employee discipline, domestic inquiries and grievances independently.
• Strong leadership qualities, negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Able to speak in Mandarin will be an added advantage.
• Exposure/working in a unionized environment will be an added advantage.