SEA Employee Relations & HR Compliance Senior Specialist

The Boston Consulting Group Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist to manage Employee Relations and HR Compliance across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of labor laws, and excellent organizational skills. This role involves leading sensitive ER cases and ensuring compliance with HR policies while collaborating with various stakeholders. Competitive salary and opportunities for regional travel are offered.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of HR experience focusing on Employee Relations or HR Compliance.
• Good understanding of SEA labor laws and compliance frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and integrity in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and sensitive Employee Relations cases.
• Ensure compliance processes are fair and legally sound.
• Document confidential case outcomes and maintain records.
• Identify workplace compliance risks and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with regional HR and Employment Legal teams.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

HR Compliance knowledge

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

SEA Employee Relations & HR Compliance Senior Specialist

Locations: Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bonifacio Global City

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. Founded in 1963, BCG helps clients with total transformation, inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, build competitive advantage, and drive bottom‑line impact.

What You’ll Do

This role supports the execution of BCG’s Employee Relations (ER), HR Compliance, and risk management initiatives across Southeast Asia. The Senior Specialist leads and supports sensitive and complex ER cases, ensures robust compliance practices, and partners with key stakeholders to strengthen workplace fairness, integrity, and accountability across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex and sensitive ER cases, including investigations into misconduct, grievances, and interpersonal conflict.
• Ensure all ER processes are fair, transparent, legally sound, and managed with discretion and professionalism.
• Document case outcomes and maintain accurate, confidential records and reports.
• Identify and mitigate workplace and compliance risks, leveraging internal data and external trends to anticipate challenges.
• Recommend proactive solutions such as policy enhancements, manager coaching, or targeted training interventions.
• Translate legal and compliance requirements into practical HR policies and processes that work across diverse SEA markets while maintaining BCG’s values and regulatory standards.
• Conduct compliance reviews and audits of HR processes to ensure adherence and continuous improvement.
• Enable HR teams and people managers by providing guidance, resources, and training to enhance confidence and consistency in handling ER situations.
• Partner with regional HR and Employment Legal teams to ensure alignment and best practice sharing.
• Analyze case trends and data to generate actionable insights that inform decision‑making and measure the impact of ER interventions.
• Support reporting and audit documentation for leadership and compliance review.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 4–7 years of HR experience with a focus in Employee Relations, and/or HR Compliance.
• Good understanding of SEA labor laws and HR compliance frameworks.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High integrity and ability to manage confidential information.

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate extensively with SEA System Lead, SEA People Chair, MDPs, Functional Senior Directors, and AP HR.

Additional information: The role is based in Southeast Asia, with travel across the region to meet client needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E‑Verify Employer.