Head of IR/ER/HR Compliance (Senior Manager)

TH Plantations Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of IR/ER/HR Compliance (Senior Manager). The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 15 years experience in HR, with at least 8 years in a senior management role. Strong knowledge of labor relations and employment law, particularly in the plantation industry, is essential. This role demands excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to manage employee relations successfully.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of working experience in a related scope.
• Minimum 8 years at management capacity/senior level.
• Knowledge in Disciplinary Procedure, Collective Agreement, and relevant acts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee and labor relations issues successfully.
• Implement change management projects in a complex setting.
• Engage and influence leaders at senior levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in HR or LLB qualification

Job description

Head of IR/ER/HR Compliance (Senior Manager)

Minimum degree in HR or with LLB qualification and specializing in IR or related fields

Minimum 15 year(s) of working experience in related scope with minimum 8 years at Management capacity/Senior Level

Work in similar capacity and exposure in Plantation Industry is preferred

Knowledge in Disciplinary Procedure, Collective Agreement and relevant acts including Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act and Trade Union Act.

Well-versed in MAPA, AMESU, NUPW, Sabah and Sarawak Labour Ordinances.

A strong grounding in labor and employment law and its implementation, inclusive of union negotiations and investigative practices in Malaysia.

Strong knowledge of labor relations and industrial relations court proceedings

Professional Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to earn trust, dive deep and work successfully on a broad spectrum of employee and labor relations issues and business challenges.
• Strong organizational and people acumen with the ability to engage and influence leaders at senior levels in the organization.
• Strong IR/ER experience and ability to collaborate in a multi-union environment
• Extensive experience implementing change management projects in a complex setting.
• Excellent cross-group collaboration, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Pragmatic results-oriented individual with the ability to work professionally under pressure.
• Demonstrates an inclusive leadership style and a commitment to equality
• The ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to drive continuous improvement