HR Relations Manager - Engagement, Compliance & Investigations

Emerson Automation; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Medical insurance

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson Automation in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia seeks a proactive HR professional to lead employee relations and industrial relations initiatives. You will guide managers on policies, handle grievances, and drive engagement with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in ER/IR, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required for cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations.
• Sound knowledge of Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, and applicable labor legislation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and interact with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations and industrial relations matters by providing guidance on HR policies, employment legislation, and company practices.
• Partner closely with managers and supervisors to ensure consistent implementation of HR policies and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters, domestic inquiries, and performance improvement processes professionally and effectively.
• Conduct investigations related to employee misconduct and support compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate employee communication programs, engagement activities, and feedback initiatives to strengthen workplace culture and employee experience.
• Support learning and development initiatives, including training coordination, HRDF claims, learning systems administration, and training dashboard updates.
• Assist in internal and external audit activities, including preparation of audit documentation and compliance support.
• Participate in HR administrative activities and company committees to support continuous improvement and organizational initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Emerson Automation in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia seeks a proactive HR professional to lead employee relations and industrial relations initiatives. You will guide managers on policies, handle grievances, and drive engagement with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in ER/IR, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required for cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing setting.