Employee Relations Manager

Celestica (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

Celestica 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, semiconductor capital equipment, and smart energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. A leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services. With talented teams across North America, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers. The Celestica Thailand facility has been established since 1995. Being Celestica’s biggest manufacturing site globally, we employ more than 5,000 employees. Our highly skilled teams produce high technology, high quality products for customers in the communications and enterprise market segments. With unrivalled expertise in high-mix low-volume manufacturing, direct fulfillment, reverse logistics and test development, we enable our customers to realize greater value, potential and outcomes.

About this position

Celestica (Thailand) Ltd., Laem Chabang, Chonburi is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join their team in Chonburi on a full-time basis. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for managing all employee-related matters, ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 labour 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 labour laws and employee relations best practices

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in employee relations or labour law, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sector
• 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