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[Apply on Cisco Systems’s careers site →](https://careers.cisco.com/global/en/job/CISCISGLOBAL2025595EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Employee-Relations-Consultant) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cisco Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/) / Employee Relations Consultant ## Job description *Location preferred: Malaysia - Hybrid Employee Relations Consultant - Malaysia Meet the Team We are seeking an experienced Human Resources consultant with strong Employee Relations (ER) experience to support as ER Consultant in Southeast Asia, Singapore, Australia and across the APJC region. The role will report to the Employee Relations Leader and is part of Cisco’s People & Communities (P&C) organization. The Global ER team is responsible for the fair and respectful treatment of employees through the investigation of workplace complaints and advising on HR policies and practices and complex employment matters. The role will collaborate with business leaders, People Partners and cross-functional stakeholders to address employee concerns, conduct investigations and be a consultative partner on complex employee relations matters. The position requires deep subject matter expertise, in depth ER experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills. Your Impact Join a high performing ER team, working in close alignment and collaboration with ER and P&C colleagues and leaders in APJC and globally. Independently conduct complex workplace investigations and maintain comprehensive case files. Engage with key stakeholders, including providing timely communication to relevant parties, to build partnerships within the P&C ecosystem. Provide collaborative guidance to People Partners and management on topics ranging from policy interpretation, workplace investigations, disciplinary action recommendations, performance management and workforce reductions. Provide guidance and / or solutions aligned to consistent application of policies and procedures as well as on best practices and ways to mitigate risks while using judgement to balance business needs with fair resolution of issues. Review and advise on disciplinary actions including termination documentation – tailoring and delivering recommendations in an effective way to help influence the right outcomes with stakeholders while mitigating risk to Cisco. Contribute to the continuous improvement culture within the Employee Relations team, embracing change and driving operational rigor and accountability. Communicate with all levels of the enterprise, including senior leadership. Remain respectful and empathetic in the face of difficult and sensitive situations. Partner closely and collaboratively with People Partners, People Legal, People Care Crisis, Leader Consulting, Offboarding and other teams to deliver HR strategies. Uphold and integrate Cisco’s Guiding Principles and foster a culture of integrity, respect and accountability in all actions, decisions and interactions. ### Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field - 6+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources 3+ years’ experience handling complex Employee Relations investigations - Solid knowledge of Southeast Asia, Singapore, and Australia Employee Relations, labor laws and compliance requirements ### Preferred Qualifications Prior ER experience supporting other APJC countries (e.g., Australia, South Korea) preferred. - Ability to exercise good judgment during challenging, sensitive, complex and ambiguous situations - Ability to execute with quality, a sense of urgency and accountability Comfortable challenging the status quo and taking smart risks - Demonstrated experience collaborating and supporting business objectives. Experience in influencing and coaching senior level and executive business leaders Strong communication skills, including presentations and training delivery. Ability to multi-task and work proactively and independently, managing competing priorities in fast-paced environment. Highly motivated, confident, proactive and intellectually curious Willing to embrace emerging AI tools to improve efficiency while balancing the critical human element of employee advocacy and workplace culture. Technically proficient in Microsoft tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and can easily adapt to other online tools used by the team. Experience with HR Acuity a plus. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Cisco Systems’s careers site →](https://careers.cisco.com/global/en/job/CISCISGLOBAL2025595EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Employee-Relations-Consultant) ## More jobs at Cisco Systems ### [Consulting Engineer - Collaboration (Japanese speaking)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/44c47dd6586d2ee95c1e/) Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ### [Consulting Engineer - Routing, Switching, SDWAN (Japanese speaking)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/c3b6d62ad9800591022c/) Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ### [Consulting Engineer - Service Provider (Japanese speaking)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/fdf3f7b735726a261f20/) Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Employee Relations Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vodafone/jobs/091657a96d62b5797e48/) Vodafone · Giza, Egypt ### [Employee Relations Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/7dacb3c84ab1afb13249/) Aramark · Madrid, MD, ES ### [Employee Relations Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/ac92bf48a0590b154864/) NTT · Mumbai, MH, IN, India ### [Employee Relations Case Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/woolworths/jobs/1597b07857f72a885ab3/) Woolworths ### [Employee Relations Strategic Advisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/b48abc731edf8b731d60/) Cargill · Mexico City, Mexico [Consulting jobs](/functions/consulting/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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