Employee Relations Manager / Senior Manager (Senior Level)

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

• 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

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.