Job Description

Director, Employee Relations and HR Policy, AsiaPac

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Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

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The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.

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Position Details

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We are now seeking a Director, Employee Relations & HR Policy (APAC) to lead our regional ER/IR strategy, partnering with senior leaders to enable performance, manage risk and help maintain a high-performing, values-driven workforce.

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This is a critical leadership role within our APAC HR team—ideal for someone who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and brings both strategic influence and deep technical expertise in industrial relations.

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What you'll be responsible for

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You will take ownership of Employee & Industrial Relations across APAC, including:

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Strategic Leadership

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Shape and execute Lineage's ER/IR strategy across the region

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Provide trusted, expert counsel to senior leaders on complex workforce matters

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Identify emerging risks and opportunities and proactively drive solutions

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Lead end-to-end enterprise/collective agreement negotiations

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Drive strategy, bargaining, drafting and successful approvals

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Partner with Payroll and Legal to ensure seamless implementation

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Represent the business in tribunals and regulatory proceedings

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Oversee complex investigations and ER cases across jurisdictions

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Capability Building

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Uplift ER capability across the HR function

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Coach and guide HRBPs to effectively manage employee relations matters

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Embed consistent frameworks, policies, and operating standards

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Stakeholder Engagement

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Build strong relationships with:

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- Senior executives and operational leaders
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- Union representatives and delegates
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- External legal advisors and regulatory bodies
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We are now seeking a Director, Employee Relations & HR Policy (APAC) to lead our regional ER/IR strategy, partnering with senior leaders to enable performance, manage risk and help maintain a high-performing, values-driven workforce.

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This is a critical leadership role within our APAC HR team—ideal for someone who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and brings both strategic influence and deep technical expertise in industrial relations.

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What you'll be responsible for

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You will take ownership of Employee & Industrial Relations across APAC, including:

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Strategic Leadership

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- Shape and execute Lineage's ER/IR strategy across the region
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- Provide trusted, expert counsel to senior leaders on complex workforce matters
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- Identify emerging risks and opportunities and proactively drive solutions
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Enterprise Bargaining & IR Excellence

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- Lead end-to-end enterprise/collective agreement negotiations
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- Drive strategy, bargaining, drafting and successful approvals
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- Partner with Payroll and Legal to ensure seamless implementation
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Dispute Resolution & Advocacy

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- Manage Fair Work Commission matters (unfair dismissal, general protections, etc.)
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- Represent the business in tribunals and regulatory proceedings
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- Oversee complex investigations and ER cases across jurisdictions
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Capability Building

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- Uplift ER capability across the HR function
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- Coach and guide HRBPs to effectively manage employee relations matters
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- Embed consistent frameworks, policies, and operating standards
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Stakeholder Engagement

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Build strong relationships with:

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- Senior executives and operational leaders
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- Union representatives and delegates
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- External legal advisors and regulatory bodies
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What you bring

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We are looking for a seasoned ER/IR leader who combines commercial acumen, influence, and technical depth:

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- Extensive experience in Employee Relations / Industrial Relations
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- Proven experience across APAC markets (highly desirable)
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- An impressive track record in leading enterprise bargaining and union engagement
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- Deep knowledge of employment law, awards, and regulatory frameworks
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- Experience representing organisations in tribunals and legal matters
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- Ability to influence, negotiate, and navigate complex stakeholder environments
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- Experience operating within a global, matrixed organisation (preferred)
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What's in it for you

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- Ahigh-impact regional leadership role
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- Opportunity to shape the ER landscape across multiple APAC markets
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- Work alongside a high-calibre executive and HR leadership team
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- Competitive remuneration and benefits
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- Strong growth and career progression opportunities
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Why Lineage?

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Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We're focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

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Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work setting and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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📌 Director, Employee Relations and HR Policy, AsiaPac (Victoria)
🏢 Lineage Logistics
📍 Victoria