Director, Employee Relations - Asia

Micron Semiconductors; Kampung Sekolah Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 393,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Director of Employee Relations for Asia in Penang, Malaysia. This role entails developing and implementing Employee Relations strategies, leading a team, and providing expertise on labor regulations and insights. Candidates should have over 8 years of Employee Relations experience, strong negotiation skills with unions, and a commitment to ethical practices. This will require excellent communication abilities and the flexibility to travel within Asia as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct effective negotiations with union representatives.
• Extensive knowledge of labor law and practices across Asia.
• Ability to lead regional teams and resolve conflicts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Employee Relations strategies for Asia.
• Lead a team of ER Country Leaders and Advisors.
• Advise on people management challenges and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Employee Relations leadership

Negotiation with union representatives

Strong critical thinking

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Over 8 years of relevant experience

Tools

EthicsPoint

ServiceNow

Job description

Director, Employee Relations – Asia

Micron Technology is a world leader in memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence. We are seeking a globally‑minded professional to fill the Director, Employee Relations – Asia role, based in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee Employee Relations (ER) strategies, programs, and policies for Asia—specifically Malaysia, India, and Singapore—ensuring consistent understanding and application across the region and influencing local leaders in their design and execution.
• Lead a team of ER Country Leaders and ER Advisors & Investigators in conducting workplace investigations per global procedures, responding to employee issues and grievances in alignment with company values, ensuring expedient resolution, escalation, and thorough documentation and communication.
• Provide ER expertise and market insights on the labor environment, benchmarking industry best practices, monitoring labor trends, standards, and regulations, and establishing early warning systems for labor risks and non‑compliance.
• Advise People Organization partners, employees, managers, and business leaders on people management challenges, policies, procedures, and employment laws, and collaborate with global People Partners and Centers of Excellence to resolve team member issues and enhance organizational programs.
• Partner with the Legal department to manage team member issues, oversee statutory labor compliance programs, participate in labor disputes, arbitration, and other proceedings, consulting with stakeholders where necessary.
• Where applicable, formulate, drive, and support the union engagement strategy, representing or assisting in negotiations, fostering positive labor relations, and acting as liaison between management and unions, while mitigating company risks related to labor union activities.
• Plan, execute, and monitor team member separations, severance, and restructuring activities, ensuring fair treatment, compliance with global and local processes, and a dignified experience for affected employees.
• Apply data analytics to identify trends and risk areas in employee relations, support EEO, inclusion programs, ensure compliance with the Micron and RBA Codes of Conduct, HR and government reporting, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Over 8 years of relevant Employee Relations experience holding leadership roles in the manufacturing or technology sectors in the Asia region.
• Experience in labor relations and a proven ability to conduct effective negotiations with union representatives and develop positive relations.
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of labor law and practices across Asia, as well as global labor standards and issues.
• Demonstrated ability to lead regional teams, build trust, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and resolve conflicts effectively in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong critical thinking, independent decision‑making, a high standard of compliance, and a commitment to ethical practices for both the company and its people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with flexibility to travel to any Micron location in Asia on short notice when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management and driving programs both collaboratively and independently.
• Proficient in EthicsPoint, ServiceNow or other case management tools.
• Experience in multinational companies.

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high‑performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities—from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers

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