Vice President, Industrial Relations

Create the future with Affin! You too can make a difference.We continuously innovate to transform our financial services landscape - making banking better and easier. Join us at AFFIN, where the open minds meet and be inspired by a shared commitment to great work. You too can make a difference.Job PurposeThe role is responsible in the development and implementation of sound policies and procedures on Industrial Relations and its related matters, while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement proper Industrial Relations policies & procedures via compliance to the established guidelines and statutory legislations. Institute disciplinary action in accordance to the Terms and Conditions of Employment, Collective Agreements and Labour Law Requirements.Manage staff disciplinary issues including conduct investigation/fact finding into cases of discipline and grievance, handling domestic inquiries, Disciplinary Committee related matter.Ensure that principle of natural justice is adhered to when initiating disciplinary action/conduct investigations.Manage the statistical reporting of IR for Consequence Management ReportingLiaise with panel solicitors with respect to Industrial Court cases.Review and manage the end-to-end process of Performance Improvement Programme and to ensure a systematic approach to managing staff performance for the Bank.Keep abreast with the latest development in Industrial Relations.Other ad-hoc duties assigned by the Head of Group Industrial Relations & People Governance.Job RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Law, Human Resource Management, or equivalent qualifications.Knowledge in Disciplinary Procedure, Collective Agreement and relevant acts including Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act and Trade Union Act.Experience managing union relationships, including engaging with union representatives, handling grievances, and preparing for collective bargaining.