HR & Industrial Relations Compliance Lead

Public Mutual Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Mutual Berhad is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage disciplinary matters and provide labour-relations guidance. You will conduct investigations, assess facts, and handle domestic inquiries with objectivity and fairness.

You will monitor employment legislation and trends, advise stakeholders, and continuously review HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Collaboration with Audit, Risk and Compliance will support effective risk mitigation and uphold ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, HRM, or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in HR governance, employee/industrial relations, and applicable legal frameworks.
• Sound judgment in managing complex and sensitive situations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to handle critical conversations with objectivity, composure, and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee disciplinary matters, including conducting investigations, fact-finding exercises, and handling domestic inquiries related to disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Provide advice on labour-related matters, while monitoring trends, policies, procedures, and relevant employment legislation.
• Continuously review and enhance HR policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance and relevance.
• Stay informed of the latest developments in Industrial Relations practices and regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as Audit, Risk, and Compliance to perform periodic reviews, and implement appropriate mitigation and remediation measures to uphold professional and ethical standards.

Skills

HR governance

Industrial relations

Legal frameworks

Critical conversations

Policy advisory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law, HRM, or equivalent

Job description

Public Mutual Berhad is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage disciplinary matters and provide labour-relations guidance. You will conduct investigations, assess facts, and handle domestic inquiries with objectivity and fairness.

You will monitor employment legislation and trends, advise stakeholders, and continuously review HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Collaboration with Audit, Risk and Compliance will support effective risk mitigation and uphold ethical standards.