Employee Relations Staff Specialist

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OSRAM OS Penang invites an experienced Employee Relations professional to lead internal investigations, manage disciplinary processes, and represent HR in audits and labor relations matters. You will coordinate with HR partners, prepare separation schemes for selected staff, and ensure policy adherence across the site.

The ideal candidate has a HR degree, at least five years in Employee/Industrial Relations, strong knowledge of Employment Act 1955 and IR Act, and excellent communication in

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource or equivalent.
• Min 5 years of experience in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations with knowledge of key acts (Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, Trade Union Act 1959).
• HR Management/Industrial Relations focus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Malay.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end internal investigations raised via grievance channels.
• Manage Progressive Disciplinary Action: warnings, suspension, show cause, dismissal letters.
• Represent to Labor and Industrial Relations for unfair dismissal claims.
• Liaise with site HR Business Partners for Mutual Separation Scheme prep and delivery.
• Facilitate Supervisory Engagement Sessions on HR policies quarterly for People Managers.
• Partner with ER leader to mitigate union intervention risks.
• Serve as the single point of contact for Joint Working Council activities.
• Represent ER in annual audits (RBA, customer, ITTF) with policy sharing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Malay

Education

Degree in Human Resource or equivalent

Job description

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

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.
• Partering 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 ITTF 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.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Information at a Glance Job ID: 24352 Posting Start Date: 9/25/26 Job Family: Human Resources Career Level: Experienced Professional (>8 years) Company: OSRAM OS Penang Schedules: Full Time Work Model: On-Site Job Shift: Flex time Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: HR Labor Relations Malaysia

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.