Strategic Industrial Relations Specialist

UEM Edgenta Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UEM Edgenta Bhd is seeking a seasoned Employee Relations professional in Kuala Lumpur to manage end-to-end investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and employee disputes with a focus on fair, compliant outcomes. You will support regulatory cases, drive IR policy adherence, and collaborate with HR and business leaders to guide workplace decisions.

The role requires 3–8 years of progressive HR experience in ER/IR, coaching HR colleagues, and coordinating multiple cases, with advantageous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, HR or related discipline is required.
• 3–8 years of progressive HR experience with hands-on industrial/employee relations experience.
• Experience coaching HR colleagues, reviewing case documentation and coordinating multiple concurrent cases is required.
• Relevant professional certification or structured training in employment law, investigations, mediation or collective bargaining is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and employee disputes.
• Support and represent the organisation in employment-related cases involving regulatory authorities, tribunals, and external stakeholders.
• Drive compliance with industrial relations policies, procedures, employment laws, and governance standards while mitigating organisational risks.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, workplace conflicts, and disciplinary decisions.
• Support union engagements, collective agreement implementation, consultations, negotiations, and proactive resolution of industrial relations issues.
• Develop tools, guidelines, and training initiatives while coaching HR teams and managers to strengthen employee relations capability across the business.
• Monitor IR trends, analyse workforce risks, support human rights compliance, and provide actionable insights to improve workplace practices and employee experience.

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Coaching HR

Legal/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

UEM Edgenta Bhd is seeking a seasoned Employee Relations professional in Kuala Lumpur to manage end-to-end investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and employee disputes with a focus on fair, compliant outcomes. You will support regulatory cases, drive IR policy adherence, and collaborate with HR and business leaders to guide workplace decisions.

The role requires 3–8 years of progressive HR experience in ER/IR, coaching HR colleagues, and coordinating multiple cases, with advantageous