Employee Relations Manager / Senior Manager (Senior Level)
At a glance
Senior Employee Relations & Culture role at Celestica. Laem Chabang.
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What you'll do
- Shape employee relations policies and programs around business priorities, then advise managers on discipline, grievances and performance matters
- Investigate complaints impartially and resolve disputes between employees
- Coordinate with HR on clear employee communications and engagement
- Track Thai labor rule changes, guide compliance, and negotiate with unions or government bodies
- Build and deliver training on labor law and employee relations practices for managers and staff
What you bring
- More than ten years working in employee relations or labor law
- A related bachelor's degree, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
- Strong command of Thai labor rules and excellent English communication
- Experience handling employee conflicts and building constructive employer-employee relationships
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can guide managers, mentor junior staff and work across teams. It is based in Laem Chabang, Thailand, and is not remote. Manufacturing or industrial experience, especially in a large organization, is preferred.
From the employer
Req ID: 120853
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
State/Province: Chonburi
City: Laem Chabang
Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Employee Relations Manager / Senior Manager to lead the development and implementation of strategic employee relations initiatives that align with our business objectives. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders. You will be responsible for conducting fair and impartial investigations, resolving disputes, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
This position requires close collaboration with the HR team to ensure consistent communication and employee engagement, as well as staying abreast of labor law changes to maintain compliance. You will also represent the company in negotiations with trade unions and government agencies, and deliver impactful training programs to enhance understanding of labor laws and best practices across the organization.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as,but not limited to, the following:
- Developing and implementing employee relations strategies and policies to support the company's overall business objectives
- Advising and guiding managers on employee-related issues, such as disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management
- Conducting investigations and resolving employee disputes and complaints in a fair and impartial manner
- Collaborating with the HR team to ensure consistent and effective employee communication and engagement
- Monitoring and interpreting changes in labor laws and regulations, and ensuring the company's compliance
- Representing the company in negotiations with trade unions and government agencies, as required
- Developing and delivering training programs to enhance managers' and employees' understanding of labor laws and employee relations best practices
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Thorough knowledge of Thai labour laws and regulations, and a deep understanding of employee rights and obligations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and resolve conflicts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make well-informed decisions
- Proven track record of fostering positive employee-employer relationships and promoting a harmonious work environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and to lead and mentor junior staff members
- Excellent in English Communication
- Knowledge in general requirement of manufacturing environment, for example, Safety, Security, etc.
Typical Experience
- Over 10 years of working experience in employee relations or labour law.
- Preferable experiences in the manufacturing or industrial sector with large sizing or more than 1,000 employees.
Typical Education
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.