SEA Employee Relations & HR Compliance Senior Specialist

The Boston Consulting Group Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced HR professional focused on Employee Relations. The successful candidate will lead complex cases, ensure compliance with labor laws, and provide guidance to HR teams. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, 4–7 years of experience in HR, and strong organizational skills. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly, with travel across Southeast Asia as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of HR experience with a focus on Employee Relations.
• Good understanding of SEA labor laws and HR compliance frameworks.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Employee Relations cases including investigations.
• Ensure ER processes are fair, transparent, and legally sound.
• Document case outcomes and keep accurate confidential records.
• Identify and mitigate workplace compliance risks.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Compliance

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Locations: Kuala Lumpur | Jakarta | Bonifacio Global City

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963.

Today, we help clients with total transformation, inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom‑line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support complex and sensitive Employee Relations (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 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.
• Strong knowledge of 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 info: The role is based in Southeast Asia, with travel across the region to meet client needs.

Equal Opportunity

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.