Director, Employee Relations and HR Policy, AsiaPac, Vienna

Director, Employee Relations and HR Policy, AsiaPac 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.

Working at 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.

The Asia‑Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3,000 team members.

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.

What you’ll be responsible for Strategic Leadership

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

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

Identify emerging risks and opportunities and proactively drive solutions

Enterprise Bargaining&IR Excellence

Lead end‑to‑end enterprise/collective agreement negotiations

Drive strategy, bargaining, drafting and successful approvals

Partner with Payroll and Legal to ensure seamless implementation

Dispute Resolution&Advocacy

Manage Fair Work Commission matters (unfair dismissal, general protections, etc.)

Represent the business in tribunals and regulatory proceedings

Oversee complex investigations and ER cases across jurisdictions

Capability Building

Uplift ER capability across the HR function

Coach and guide HRBPs to effectively manage employee relations matters

Embed consistent frameworks, policies, and operating standards

Stakeholder Engagement

Senior executives and operational leaders

Union representatives and delegates

External legal advisors and regulatory bodies

What you bring

Extensive experience in Employee Relations / Industrial Relations

Proven experience across APAC markets (highly desirable)

An impressive track record in leading enterprise bargaining and union engagement

Deep knowledge of employment law, awards, and regulatory frameworks

Experience representing organisations in tribunals and legal matters

Ability to influence, negotiate, and navigate complex stakeholder environments

Experience operating within a global, matrixed organisation (preferred)

What’s in it for you

A high‑impact regional leadership role

Opportunity to shape the ER landscape across multiple APAC markets

Work alongside a high‑calibre executive and HR leadership team

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Strong growth and career progression opportunities

Our values At Lineage, our culture is shaped by

Safety, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Boldness and Servant Leadership . You’ll be joining a team that genuinely lives these values — where people are respected, ideas are welcomed and safety always comes first.

Why Lineage? 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.

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

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