Senior Consultant - Industrial Relations

Are you passionate about shaping the future of workplace relations? Join the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) as a Senior Consultant and play a pivotal role in empowering organizations with expert advice, impactful training, and strategic solutions on employment-related matters. This is your opportunity to influence Malaysia's industrial landscape while growing professionally in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Why Join Us?
At MEF, we are committed to creating meaningful impacts for employers across Malaysia. You’ll collaborate with industry leaders, work on high-profile cases, and have access to continuous learning opportunities that enhance your expertise in industrial relations and labour laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive consultancy and advisory assistance to MEF members on diverse employment-related issues.

• Represent members during Collective Agreement negotiations with unions.

• Attend conciliation proceedings at the Industrial Relations Department on behalf of members.

• Represent members in hearings at both the Labour Court and Industrial Court.

• Conduct training courses in Industrial Relations and Labour Laws for MEF members.

• Facilitate and service monthly regional meetings.

• Conduct research and prepare papers on Human Resources/Industrial Relations matters as requested.

• Lead and manage key assignments/projects related on labour laws and employment matters.

• Participate in member engagement and promotional programs/networking.

• Attend meetings and undertake any other duties assigned by the Chief Executive or Senior General Manager – Advisory.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or a related field

• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial relations or related field and those experiences in handling IR cases at the IR/Labour Court are highly advantage

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia

• Strong negotiation and representation skills

• Strong leadership skills to guide, advise and support members

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and be a team player

• Strong understanding of the key principles of employment laws

• Knowledge of the relevant computer systems and software

• Possess strong ethics, morals and sound judgement

What We Offer?

• Access to training and development programs to keep you at the forefront of your field.

• Opportunities to represent MEF members on critical issues, shaping the future of employment practices in Malaysia.

• Collaborate with a team of experts in a fast-paced and challenging industry.

• Be part of a well-respected organization, recognized as the voice of employers in Malaysia.

Salary range:

Based on experience