Industrial Relations (IR) Specialist

Ouji Seiyaku (M) Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ouji Seiyaku (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an HR professional to manage employee relations and industrial relations matters in line with Malaysian employment law and company policies.

The role involves handling grievances, conducting disciplinary investigations, and preparing warning documentation while liaising with JTK/IR Department and managing the IRIS system. A strong grounding in Malaysian labour regulations and hands-on IR experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant HR/ER/IR experience, preferably with hands-on experience managing disciplinary and employee relations cases.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation, including the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and other relevant labour regulations.
• Proven experience in handling employee grievances, misconduct cases, disciplinary investigations, show-cause letters, warning letters and termination cases.
• Hands-on experience in industrial relations matters, including labour disputes, conciliation/mediation and liaising with JTK/JPP or other relevant authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations and industrial relations matters in compliance with Malaysian employment legislation.
• Handle employee grievances.
• Conduct disciplinary investigations.
• Prepare warning/disciplinary documentation.
• Liaise with JTK/Industrial Relations Department and manage IRIS system.

Skills

Employee relations

Disciplinary investigations

Grievance handling

HR policy knowledge

Conflict management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/IR/Law

Tools

IRIS System

Job description

Manage employee relations and industrial relations matters fairly, consistently and in compliance with Malaysian employment legislation and company policies.

Key responsibilities

Handle employee grievances

Conduct disciplinary investigations

Prepare warning/disciplinary documentation

Liaise with JTK/Industrial Relations Department where required, manage IRIS system

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, Business Administration, or a related field

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant HR/ER/IR experience, preferably with hands-on experience managing disciplinary and employee relations cases

Strong working knowledge of Malaysian employment legislation, including the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and other relevant labour regulations

Proven experience in handling employee grievances, misconduct cases, disciplinary investigations, show-cause letters, warning letters and termination cases

Hands-on experience in industrial relations matters, including labour disputes, conciliation/mediation and liaising with JTK/JPP or other relevant authorities

Strong ability to investigate cases objectively, assess facts/evidence and provide sound HR recommendations

Good understanding of HR policies, disciplinary procedures and employment compliance, with the ability to review and improve policies when required

Strong documentation and report-writing skills, with high attention to detail and confidentiality

Strong conflict management, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with employees and management at all levels

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FMCG Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

OUJI Seiyaku (M) Sdn. Bhd. is part of the Whealthfields Group. With a rich 25-year history, the Group has expanded its business presence across Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Dubai, France, Germany, and Australia.

Specializing in the manufacturing and trading of daily household cleaning and cosmetic products, our diverse product range includes over 1,000 items in 12 distinct categories. Our key brands include but not limited to Dynamo, Fab, Walch, and arFUM, amongst some others.

OUJI Seiyaku (M) Sdn. Bhd. is part of the Whealthfields Group. With a rich 25-year history, the Group has expanded its business presence across Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Dubai, France, Germany, and Australia.

Specializing in the manufacturing and trading of daily household cleaning and cosmetic products, our diverse product range includes over 1,000 items in 12 distinct categories. Our key brands include but not limited to Dynamo, Fab, Walch, and arFUM, amongst some others.

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