Regional Employee Relations Manager

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THE ROLE:

This role is responsible for significantly enhancing our HR systems and workflows. Your efforts will align with legal, industry, and best practices, supporting our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace and impacting our corporate culture and operational efficiency.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for a dynamic individual who combines deep professional knowledge with a proactive, engaging demeanor. You should excel in both technical and strategic domains, with emotional intelligence and strong communication skills, capable of thriving in a multifaceted environment.

• Emotional Intelligence: Manages sensitive situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and empathy.
• Analytical and Meticulous: Conducts precise investigations and translates complex data into actionable insights.
• Strategically and Technically Savvy: Optimizes HR systems like ServiceNow, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Initiative-taking Communicator: Maintains open communication, keeping stakeholders well-informed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently manage complex employee relations investigations with confidentiality, fairness, and neutrality, including cases related to misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace concerns across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and Japan.
• Conduct timely, thorough investigations; assess risk and impact; partner with Legal as needed; and see cases through resolution with clear documentation.
• Advise managers and leaders on complex ER matters, including corrective actions and performance improvement plans, balancing employee experience with risk mitigation.
• Serve as a trusted ER advisor and SPOC to APJ leadership, providing guidance on labor laws, compliance requirements, and difficult employee situations.
• Partner closely with HRBPs, Legal, Corporate Investigations, HR Operations, TA, Total Rewards, Government Relations, and business leaders.
• Review, enhance, and deploy ER policies and practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support labor audits, regulatory compliance activities, and ER metrics reporting.
• Contribute to manager capability building through ER‑related training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Support ad‑hoc ER and HR projects as required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong, hands‑on employee relations and investigation experience experience across Southeast Asia; exposure to Australia and Japan is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of employment laws and labor compliance across the region.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder‑management skills, including executive‑level presentations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, matrix environment and navigate ambiguity with sound judgment.
• High integrity, discretion, and commitment to ethical decision‑making.
• A culture champion who promotes fairness, inclusion, and AMD values in all ER practices.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Degree or certification in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Counselling, or Coaching.