Employee Relations Specialist (AU/SG Labor Law Experience)

Apply Your Australian or Singapore Employment Law Expertise Across APAC

Australian and Singapore employment legislation demands more than HR administration—it requires practical expertise, sound judgment, and confident stakeholder guidance. As an Employee Relations Specialist (Australia & Singapore), you'll advise business leaders on complex employee matters while supporting a world-renowned technology company. Through Emapta, you'll build a long-term international HR career with premium benefits, continuous learning, and the Top 1% employee experience.

Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Mid Shift, Shifting Off
• Work Setup: Hybrid, Ortigas
• Salary: Earn up to PHP90,000

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years of employee relations experience covering investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes, policy implementation, and workplace conflict resolution
• Strong, hands-on working knowledge of Australian or Singapore employment laws, with proven experience applying these regulations in day-to-day employee relations cases
• Experience advising managers and resolving employee issues under Australian or Singapore labor legislation, not solely Philippine labor laws while supporting offshore clients
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to manage highly confidential employee matters with professionalism and sound judgment

Preferred

• Experience supporting multi-country or multi-state workforces across APAC
• Background in a multinational or technology organization
• Experience managing employee benefits vendors and annual renewals

Key Competencies

• Employee advocacy and customer-focused HR partnership
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Sound judgment and ethical decision-making
• Excellent organizational and case management skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations concerns, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws
• Conduct workplace investigations involving misconduct, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and policy violations
• Partner with managers to resolve employee issues, manage performance, and implement corrective actions
• Support employee terminations, redundancies, and other sensitive workforce matters
• Manage employee relations cases, ensuring timely, consistent, and compliant resolutions
• Build positive employee relationships to strengthen engagement and retention
• Administer leave of absence, workplace accommodations, and flexible work arrangements
• Ensure HR practices comply with local employment laws and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate HR records, documentation, and policy compliance
• Support internal audits, regulatory reporting, and HR risk management initiatives
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and employee handbooks
• Recommend and implement improvements to HR processes and systems
• Administer employee benefits, including health, wellness, and leave programs
• Coordinate with insurance providers, brokers, and third-party benefits administrators
• Manage benefits enrollments, employee inquiries, claims escalations, and HRIS data accuracy
• Coordinate annual benefits enrollment, vendor communications, and plan administration
• Support benefits program reviews, renewals, cost analysis, and regulatory compliance

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines: home to professionals who choose growth, balance, and impact. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and a finalist in the 2026 Inspiring Workplaces Awards Asia, Emapta offers more than opportunities -- it provides a career environment where people thrive. Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well-being.

Apply now and experience the difference!