Job Description

Manager, HR Employee Relations & Compliance

Job Purpose

As the Manager, Employee Relations & Compliance, you will primarily focus on overseeinginvestigations into employee misconduct while developing and executing industrial relations strategies. Yourrole will involve ensuring compliance with labour laws, strengthening union-management relationships, andcollaborating with HR Business Partners to effectively address employment-related issues

Responsibilities

Conduct workplace misconduct investigations, providing actionable recommendations. Collaborate with management and HR on performance, grievances, and disciplinary issues. Manage stakeholder communications on whistleblowing and grievances. Perform compliance checks to uphold company policies. Analyze behavioral and disciplinary trends for strategic recommendations. Support HR in resolving disputes through mediation. Promote a culture of integrity and transparency. Communicate with unions on company initiatives and policies. Provide expertise on labor legislation and collective agreements. Organize training and tripartite activities to enhance labour relations. Participate in collective bargaining and annual bonus negotiations.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Degree in any discipline. Minimum 7 years of experience in audit, compliance, and/or investigations. Experience in handling complex employee investigations and managing stakeholder communications

Skills

Technical skills include:

Proficient in MS Office applications and investigation-related software; relevant certifications (e.g., ACFE)preferred.

Generic skills include:

Strong analytical thinking with excellent judgment and integrity. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations.

SMRT Trains Ltd

was incorporated in 1987 and operates Singapore's first mass rapid transit system. Today, we manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson-East Coast Line, and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. With over 5,000 employees, more than 250 trains, and 141 km of rail tracks across 108 stations, we serve millions of commuters daily.