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Develop and implement advocacy strategies and initiatives in accordance with Ericsson's business goals.

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The skills you bring: Exceptional understanding of ICT policies, legislation, and trade regulations.

Proven experiences in government or industry relations.

Strong strategic thinking and negotiation skills.

Excellent networking and interpersonal abilities to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Admirable ability to manage sensitive business matters with discretion and integrity.

Demonstrated leadership and advisory skills, able to instil trust and confidence among customers and investors.

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Primary country and city: Thailand (TH) | Bangkok.

Job details: Government & Industry Relations.

Primary Recruiter: Sitthinon Charoenkitwayo.

Job skills required: Negotiation, Compliance

Responsibilities:

1. HR Laws & Compliance

• Ensure all people-related operations and HR practices of SCG comply with applicable Thai laws, including Labor Law, Tax, Provident Fund, Social Security, Workmen Compensation Fund, Employee Welfare Fund, and other relevant regulations.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate new or amended labor-related legislation to HRBPs and business units to ensure compliance and proactive adjustment.

2. Company Rules & Regulations

• Oversee and regularly review
  HR rules, policies, and regulations of SCG to ensure legal compliance and alignment with corporate governance.
• Lead policy improvement and updates related to employment, discipline, benefits, and employee welfare, ensuring all documentation reflects legal and organizational standards.

3. Labor Relations

• Act as an internal consultant to HR teams across all SCG businesses on employee relations, labor disputes, disciplinary actions, and union-related matters.
• Provide strategic guidance and coaching to HRBP and business leaders on labor negotiations and preventive labor relations practices.
• Represent SCG as a registered Labor Relations Advisor in coordination with the Ministry of Labor or relevant authorities.

4. Committee & HR Reporting

• Serve as
  Secretary to the SCG Human Rights Committee and Member of the SCG DE&I Committee, supporting agenda preparation, documentation, and compliance tracking.
• Collect and consolidate HR information for corporate reports, including Annual Reports, Sustainability (SD) Reports, and SET submissions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with reporting frameworks.

5. Labor Authority Networking

• Build and maintain strong relationships with officials from the Ministry of Labor and provincial labor offices across regions where SCG operates.
• Represent SCG in labor-related events, consultations, and government relations initiatives to promote positive cooperation and compliance awareness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Law, or related field.
• Possession of a lawyer license or certification as a Registered Labor Relations Advisor will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum 7–8 years of professional experience in Labor Relations, Labor Law, or HR Compliance.
• Direct experience in handling labor unions, employee disciplinary cases, or labor disputes is highly desirable.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or labor-intensive organizations is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Thai labor law and internal company regulations
• Familiar with HR policy management, compliance governance, and corporate reporting
• Proven ability to advise HRBPs and business leaders on employee relations and legal compliance matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, especially with government bodies.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in English (TOEIC 550).
• Balanced mindset between legal precision and people management.
• High integrity, ethics, and professionalism aligned with SCG's core values.
• Capable of working as an Individual Contributor while collaborating effectively with HRBP, Legal, and SD teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills; having an established professional network or interest in relationship-building activities (e.g., golf) will be an advantage.

1. HR Laws & Compliance

• Ensure all people-related operations and HR practices of SCG comply with applicable Thai laws, including Labor Law, Tax, Provident Fund, Social Security, Workmen Compensation Fund, Employee Welfare Fund, and other relevant regulations.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate new or amended labor-related legislation to HRBPs and business units to ensure compliance and proactive adjustment.

2. Company Rules & Regulations

• Oversee and regularly reviewHR rules, policies, and regulations of SCG to ensure legal compliance and alignment with corporate governance.
• Lead policy improvement and updates related to employment, discipline, benefits, and employee welfare, ensuring all documentation reflects legal and organizational standards.

3. Labor Relations

• Act as an internal consultant to HR teams across all SCG businesses on employee relations, labor disputes, disciplinary actions, and union-related matters.
• Provide strategic guidance and coaching to HRBP and business leaders on labor negotiations and preventive labor relations practices.
• Represent SCG as a registered Labor Relations Advisor in coordination with the Ministry of Labor or relevant authorities.

4. Committee & HR Reporting

• Serve asSecretary to the SCG Human Rights Committee and Member of the SCG DE&I Committee, supporting agenda preparation, documentation, and compliance tracking.
• Collect and consolidate HR information for corporate reports, including Annual Reports, Sustainability (SD) Reports, and SET submissions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with reporting frameworks.

5. Labor Authority Networking

• Build and maintain strong relationships with officials from the Ministry of Labor and provincial labor offices across regions where SCG operates.
• Represent SCG in labor-related events, consultations, and government relations initiatives to promote positive cooperation and compliance awareness.

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Law, or related field.
• Possession of a lawyer license or certification as a Registered Labor Relations Advisor will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum 7–8 years of professional experience in Labor Relations, Labor Law, or HR Compliance.
• Direct experience in handling labor unions, employee disciplinary cases, or labor disputes is highly desirable.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or labor-intensive organizations is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Thai labor law and internal company regulations
• Familiar with HR policy management, compliance governance, and corporate reporting
• Proven ability to advise HRBPs and business leaders on employee relations and legal compliance matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, especially with government bodies.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in English (TOEIC 550).
• Balanced mindset between legal precision and people management.
• High integrity, ethics, and professionalism aligned with SCG's core values.
• Capable of working as an Individual Contributor while collaborating effectively with HRBP, Legal, and SD teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills; having an established professional network or interest in relationship-building activities (e.g., golf) will be an advantage.