Rikevita (Malaysia) Hiring! Full Time IR - ER Specialist in Johor - Ricebowl

Company Description

Rikevita (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, established in 1991, is the company’s first overseas production base, strategically located in Johor, Malaysia. The organization produces distilled monoglycerides and specializes in food emulsifiers and functional additives for both food and chemical industries. As part of an international network, Rikevita integrates manufacturing, sales, and technology, supported by an Application Center that develops innovative, market-driven solutions. Guided by a philosophy of problem-solving and quality innovation, the company brings advanced “Japan Quality” standards to global markets. Through cross-regional collaboration, Rikevita continuously strengthens its application networks and technological capabilities to support the advancement of food and chemical industries worldwide.

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Industrial Relations Specialist to manage all aspects of Industrial and Employee Relations. The ideal candidate must have solid experience in a unionised environment, capable of handling domestic inquiries, collective bargaining, grievance management, and ensuring full compliance with Malaysia’s labour laws.

• Manage all IR and ER functions including disciplinary cases, grievances, and counselling.
• Lead and coordinate Domestic Inquiries (DI), investigations, and documentation.
• Support and represent the company in collective bargaining and union negotiations.
• Prepare, review, and advise management on HR policies, warning letters, and show cause notices.
• Handle liaison with Labour Department, Industrial Relations Department, and external legal consultants.
• Ensure compliance with the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, and Trade Union Act 1959.
• Provide guidance and training to line managers on disciplinary procedures and compliance matters.
• Support HR strategies related to employee engagement, workplace harmony, and communication.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in handling IR and ER within a unionised manufacturing environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong knowledge of industrial relations and employee relations practices, including experience with grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, and labor law compliance.
• Skills in HR policy implementation, workplace investigations, and documentation, with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with employees, management, and external stakeholders; ability to manage conflict and facilitate resolution.
• Ability to analyze IR/ER trends, prepare reports, and support data-driven recommendations for process and culture improvements.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, on-site environment.
• Sound knowledge of Malaysian employment and industrial laws.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.

• Be the key driver of positive employee and union relations in a growing organisation.
• Work in a structured, compliance-focused manufacturing environment.
• Gain exposure to complex IR cases and national-level union engagement.