Key Responsibilities Employee Relations (ER)

• Serve as the primary contact point for employee grievances, complaints and workplace issues.

• Provide guidance on HR policies, disciplinary actions and compliance with employment regulations.

• Draft and review employment contracts, show-cause letters, warning letters, termination notices and HR policies.

• Conduct investigations and prepare reports on misconduct, grievances and disciplinary cases.

• Support employee engagement initiatives to improve workplace culture and retention.

Industrial Relations (IR)

• Advise management on industrial relations matters, including compliance with the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act and other labor regulations.

• Prepare documentation and represent the company in labor disputes, domestic inquiries and Industrial Court cases when required.

• Liaise with external stakeholders such as the Department of Labour (JTK), Industrial Court, unions and legal advisors.

• Assist in collective bargaining, union negotiations and maintaining constructive relationships with employee representatives.

• Monitor labor law updates and provide recommendations to ensure compliance.

Legal & Compliance Support

• Conduct legal research on employment law and provide updates on emerging labor and IR issues.

• Advise management on risk mitigation strategies in handling employee disputes.

• Support in the development and delivery of employee relations and compliance training programs.

• Ensure all employee relations processes are documented and aligned with statutory requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law / Human Resources / Industrial Relations or related field.

• 2–4 years of experience in employment law, employee relations, or industrial relations.

• Strong knowledge of Malaysian labor and industrial relations laws.

• Excellent legal drafting, advisory and dispute resolution skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with employees, management and external authorities.