[리테일/인사] ER Manager
A foreign consumer goods company is looking for an ER Manager. The chosen applicant will lead employee relations activities, including labour union engagement, collective bargaining, employee relations cases and labour-management consultation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead labour union engagement and collective bargaining, including negotiation strategy and preparation
- Manage complex employee relations cases, including grievances, workplace investigations, misconduct and disciplinary matters
- Advise HR and business leaders on employee issues affecting retail and store teams
- Oversee the Labour-Management Council and related consultation processes
- Review employment rules, HR policies and ER procedures to ensure compliance with Korean labour laws
- Support clear employee communication during organisational and policy changes, and strengthen ER practices through manager coaching
- Communicate significant ER matters, risks and recommendations to global headquarters
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above
- More than 8 years of relevant employee relations or labour relations experience, with strong hands-on case management skills
- Multinational company experience and confidence working across multiple business units
- Strong knowledge of Korean labour laws, with experience in investigations, disciplinary procedures and Labour-Management Councils
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and conflict-resolution skills, with sound judgment and discretion
- Ability to independently discuss sensitive matters and provide written reports to global stakeholders
- Fluent level in English
Preferred Requirements:
- Korean labour attorney qualification or relevant certification
- Proven experience handling labour unions and collective bargaining
- Strong experience supporting retail or store employees; candidates from other industries with relevant ER expertise are welcome
About the Company:
A global company specialising in watches and watchmaking, with a diverse portfolio of well-known watch brands and operations across international markets.
Keywords:
법률, 노동 관리, 소매, 소비재, 글로벌
Job Ref: U85SV6
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Legal Counsel
Industry: Retail
Salary: ₩110,000,000 - ₩120,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Second Language: English - Bilingual
Location: Seoul Capital Area
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: U85SV6-AB17FB56
Date posted: 2 October 2026
Consultant: Alice Chan
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