Staff Employee Relations Partner

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world.
Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming, and embedded.
Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture.
We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges.
We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.
AMD together we advance.THE ROLE:
AMD's Human Resources team is seeking anEmployee Relations Specialist- an insightful, adaptable, and technically proficient individual.
This crucial role involves direct interactions with employees, managers, and country leaders, conducting moderate to complex investigations, managing performance-related cases, misconduct cases, providing strategic direction on ER matters to leaders, consulting managers on handling complex employee situations, and interpreting the employment laws of the country.
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:
Manage complex employee relations investigations with limited supervision, honoring complete confidentiality, neutrality, fairness, and unbiasedness, while exercising best workplace investigation practices.
Handle allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, misconduct, bias, and other inappropriate behavior across regions like Southeast Asia, Australia, and Japan.
Conduct robust investigations into employee complaints and allegations of misconduct in a timely, fair, and balanced way.
Identify and assess the scale and scope of alleged or confirmed conduct that is deemed inappropriate, impermissible, or unacceptable.
Partner with legal counsel as needed.
Follow through investigations to resolution.
Maintain accurate files and documentation.
Effectively handle employee relations issues and concerns, minimizing corporate risk and improving employee experience.
Exhibit strong professional judgment and emotional intelligence, collaborating across functions and regions, communicating effectively with cross-functional partners in HR, Legal, HR Ops, TA, TR, Govt Relations, and the business.
Articulate local laws and provide guidance to the leadership team for any labor compliance and law regulation changes.
Serve as a SPOC to APJ Leadership for strategic ER advice, consult on difficult employee conversations, and support ER conflict resolution.
Partner with the Corporate Investigations team for conducting local employee investigations.
Work collaboratively on employee relations matters such as corrective actions, including warnings or performance improvement plans.
Review and enhance policies periodically, evaluating risks; work with legal advisors to ensure compliance with legislation.
Proactively lead the delivery and deployment of new ER Practices and review/redefine existing ones.
Support all labor compliance activities/audits and state laws.
Ensure continuous improvement by actively identifying gaps, proposing, and implementing changes and innovative solutions.
Develop metrics and leverage analytics to track progress of ER programs and create comprehensive review decks for the Leadership team.
Build and maintain an online repository of knowledge updates and best practices for easy access and retrieval.
Improve employee experience in all HR life cycle functions.
Participate in the development and delivery of management training programs designed to advance employee relations skills among people managers.
Assist with ad-hoc employee relations and HR department projects.
Make suggestions to leaders and HR Business Partners on employee engagement, policy, or process improvements based on trends and risks.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Strong ER experience leading consultations on Southeast Asia Employee Relations Matters with strong investigation experience, having vast knowledge across HR functions, particularly in employee relations, labor laws, and compliance across Southeast Asian Countries, Australia, and Japan.
Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced matrix environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to determine the root cause of issues and a growth mindset for constant learning and re-learning.
Highly collaborative and able to work both within and across teams globally.
Ability to work through ambiguity, think creatively, be flexible, and roll up your sleeves.
Exceptional communication, case documentation, report writing, executive leadership presentation, and relationship development skills.
Professional, confident manner with a poised and articulate demeanor.
Ability to work effectively with a wide array of personality types and all job levels.
Demonstrated history of exemplary ethics and integrity, including the ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
Active commitment to identifying and resolving all business issues, whether rooted in business problems or compliance concerns.
Demonstrated ability to assume sole and independent responsibility for projects.
Ability to exercise discretion related to sensitive employee matters.
A culture champion, promoting company values to drive decision-making.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor's degree specialized in Human Resources or Employment Law degree is an added advantage.
Degree/Certification in Employment Acts, Industrial Relations, Counseling, and Coaching.
LOCATION:
Penang - Malaysia
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