Regional HR Manager, Employee Relations (Japanese Speaker)

Site Name: Malaysia - Petaling JayaPosted Date: Sep 12 2025As Employee Relations Manager/Professional you will be responsible to lead HR investigations and appropriate IR/ER activities across the cluster/region through management of end-to-end HR investigations, including appropriate case reporting, decision making and stakeholder management at cluster or country level. Besides, provide employee relations advisory to HR colleagues across the cluster.This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:Investigate HR and Employee Relations issues, including, but not limited to:Conducting investigation related interviews Drafting reports and proposing remedial action based on investigation findingsProducing complete investigation documentation Analyzing data from various reporting systems to ensure swift progress on casesManagement of stakeholders as related to the case ensuring appropriate closure of the matter. Independently manage assigned casework, bringing investigations to closure rapidly and definitivelyMediate and resolve internal ER issues using best practice conflict resolution practicesDesign, collect, and analyze multiple levels of employee and stakeholder feedbackAnalyze aggregate casework data to identify issue trends and opportunities for proactive issue mitigation for the assigned casesConsult and collaborate with business partners, Corporate ER teams, Compliance and Legal teams on complex employee investigationsManage critical employee relations issues that are crisis-oriented to ensure successfully completion within limited time and SLAsPartner in analysis and revision of people programs, policies, and practicesProvide expert advisory service and support to the managers and local teamsEnsure consistent implementation of use of ER policies and procedures across the clusterSupport development and delivery of education and training for line leaders and HR professionals on policy, employment law, and employee relations mattersWhy you?Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree – business, law, human resources or any other relevant function5+ years’ experience as Employee Relations Specialist, Human Resource Manager or HR Generalist in a complex multinational environment Experience in Employment law, Concerns/Grievances management process, HR/Commercial Investigations will also be considered.Robust ER / IR knowledge & experience in an international environment Background in commercial and manufacturing environmentExposure to work in a multicountry environment, especially in Asia Pacific or EMEAMust be fluent in English (Written & Spoken) and Japanese (Written & Spoken)Proficiency in additional languages will be an added advantageClick here to learn more about life at GSK Malaysia on our LinkedIn Life page Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.