Industrial Relations Manager

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser, a leading manufacturing group in Malaysia, seeks an experienced Industrial Relations professional to shape group-wide IR strategies and foster positive employee relations.

You will lead end-to-end IR initiatives, ensure compliance with Employment Act and related laws, handle investigations and disputes, and advise management and HR partners. The role offers a strategic partnership with senior leaders in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business Admin, Industrial Relations, Law or related field.
• 8–10 years of Industrial Relations experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, OSH Act, and related legislation.
• Experience handling investigations, disciplinary cases, domestic inquiries, grievances, and disputes.
• Experience dealing with government authorities, conciliations, and Industrial Court is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate IR initiatives and projects aligned with business objectives.
• Review, enhance, and implement IR policies to ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practices.
• Provide strategic IR advice and guidance to management, HR Business Partners, and line managers.
• Lead end-to-end management of IR matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and case resolution.
• Represent the company in conciliations, investigations, and proceedings with government authorities.
• Work with external legal counsel on employment-related disputes as required.
• Develop and conduct IR awareness programmes and training for people managers.
• Analyse IR trends, identify root causes, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to minimise risks.

Skills

Industrial Relations

Manufacturing

Labour Law

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HRM / IR / Law

Job description

Are you an experienced Industrial Relations (IR) professional with a strong background in the manufacturing industry? Join us and play a key role in fostering positive employee relations, ensuring labour law compliance, and driving effective IR practices across one of Malaysia's leading manufacturing groups.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape group-wide IR strategies, partner with business leaders, and contribute to a harmonious and high-performing workplace.

What You'll Be Doing

Corporate Industrial Relations

Lead and drive corporate IR initiatives and projects aligned with business objectives.

Review, enhance, and implement IR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practices.

Provide strategic IR advice and guidance to management, HR Business Partners, and line managers.

Industrial Relations Management

Lead end-to-end management of industrial relations matters, including employee misconduct investigations, disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, grievances, and case resolution.

Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders on performance management cases involving IR matters.

Represent the company in conciliations, investigations, and proceedings with relevant government authorities, including the Labour Department, Industrial Relations Department, Industrial Court, and other regulatory bodies.

Work closely with external legal counsel on employment-related disputes and litigation where required.

Develop and conduct IR awareness programmes, training, and communication sessions to strengthen people managers' understanding of employment legislation and IR best practices.

Analyse IR trends, identify root causes, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to minimise employee relations risks.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Law, or a related discipline.

At least 8–10 years of Industrial Relations experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, and other relevant employment legislation.

Proven experience handling investigations, disciplinary cases, domestic inquiries, grievances, and employment-related disputes.

Experience dealing with government authorities, conciliations, and Industrial Court matters is an added advantage.

Excellent communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

Able to work independently, manage sensitive matters with professionalism, and provide sound IR advice to management.

Why Join Us?

Lead IR initiatives across one of Malaysia's leading manufacturing groups.

Opportunity to work closely with senior management and influence strategic people decisions.

Collaborative, dynamic, and growth-oriented working environment.

Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities.