Employee Relations Staff Specialist

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Penang; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM Group in Penang, Malaysia, seeks an Employee Relations Staff Specialist to lead end-to-end internal investigations, manage disciplinary actions, and represent the ER function in audits and labour relations.

You will work with site HR Partners, support Mutual Separation Scheme, engage managers quarterly on HR policies, and coordinate with unions to mitigate third-party presence risks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource or equivalent.
• Min 5 years of experience in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations.
• Knowledge of Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967 and Trade Union Act 1959.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Malay.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end internal investigations raised via grievance channels.
• Manage progressive disciplinary actions including warnings, suspensions, show cause and dismissal letters.
• Represent the company to Labour and Industrial Relations department for unfair dismissal claims.
• Coordinate with site HR Business Partners for Mutual Separation Scheme delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English-Malay

Education

Degree in Human Resource or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities: Employee Relations Staff Specialist (24352)

Requisition ID24352-Posted09/25/2026

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. "Sense the power of light" - our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societal megatrends. Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com

Your new responsibilities

• Conducting end to end internal investigation that are raised by employees using internal grievance mechanism channels.
• Manage Progressive Disciplinary Action through issuance of warning letters, suspension, show cause and dismissal letters.
• Representation to Labor and Industrial Relations department for any claims on unfair dismissal by employees.
• Liaison with site HR Business Partners for preparation and delivery of Mutual Separation Scheme for selected employees.
• Facilitate Supervisory Engagement Session on HR policies and procedures on quarterly basis for all People Managers in the company.
• Partnering site ER leader in managing Union intervention by preparing strategy to mitigate risk of third party presence in the company.
• Single point of contact in managing overall functions and activities of Joint Working Council.
• Represent ER for annual RBA, customer and IATF audits through sharing of ER policies and procedures.

What we look for

• Degree inHuman Resource or equivalent.
• Min 5 years of experience in field of Employee Relations and Industrial Relations. Well verse in Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967 and Trade Union Act 1959.
• Human Resource Management/ Industrial Relations.
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills in both English and Malay.