Associate Director, Employee Relations & Policy

Associate Director, Employee Relations & Policy – People & Culture

About Us

IFM Investors is a global asset manager, founded and owned by pension funds, with capabilities in infrastructure equity and debt, private equity, private credit, real estate and listed equities. 

Our purpose is to invest, protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people. We believe healthy returns depend on healthy economic, environmental and social systems - and these are evolving on a scale never experienced before. To find opportunity, build value and meet the needs of future generations, you need scale, skill and expertise. That’s what IFM Investors has built up over 30 years.

With assets under management of approximately $267.6 AUD billion (at 31 March 2026), we prioritise the interests of over 849 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 17 offices across Australia, Europe, North America and Asia.

For more information, visit ifminvestors.com.

The Opportunity

At IFM, you’re not just part of an investment company – but an invested one. We see the work we do as the chance to take sustainable, responsible steps forward for millions of people around the world.

So, we have made sure to create a workplace that’s inclusive, accountable and collaborative. Where you’re given the opportunities to make a meaningful contribution and grow your skills. All while feeling valued and supported for who you are and what you bring to the team.

Along with the chance to make a meaningful, positive difference from day one, we offer a competitive salary and generous leave entitlements. Our hybrid and flexible approach can vary by team and role, it is built around trust. We encourage our people to manage their work life rhythm in a way that works best for them and their teams.

Business Overview

We work as One IFM – and it’s our People & Culture team who make that possible. They partner with all areas of the business to shape the best possible employee experience, while building an organisation that’s united and inspired by our purpose, values and collective behaviours. The team provides expertise in Talent Acquisition, Organisational Development and Learning, Reward and Performance, and Employee Relations.

The Role

This position will be responsible for the delivery of key Employee Relations, Workplace Health & Safety and Policy related projects as assigned to improve the function’s operational expertise and technical ability and reduce organization risk. It will provide technical employee relations advice and guidance in the following areas across all of IFM’s office locations globally: 

- Provide coaching to P&C team members and business leaders in respect of employee relations, employment policy and people management practices. 

- Establish key toolkits and processes, templates and procedures for effective and consistent management of employee relations matters. 

- Provide technical advice and guidance to P&C team members and business leaders when dealing with technical employee relations matters. 

- Engage with external legal counsel on ER matters as required. 

- Interpret and communicate external counsel advice in the context of the IFM policy and ER matters to P&C team members and business leaders as appropriate. 

Your Background and Experience

• Strong ER or employment law background with minimum 8yrs experience (exposure to financial services preferred but not essential)
• Deep experience and knowledge in discipline areas of employee relations, legislation interpretation and application, and change management, workplace health & safety, experience in policy interpretation and drafting (Australia and cross jurisdictional)
• Exposure to HR discipline areas such as engagement, culture, leadership development etc.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships and business partnerships with others – being a credible ‘trusted advisor’.
• Strong track record effectively coaching team members and peers
• Has the courage to challenge others in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Relevant post-secondary education and or degree in HR Management or Employee Relations 

Ready to invest in what matters?
With IFM, that includes your own career. Visit ifminvestors.com/careers to find out more.

IFM Investors is committed to promoting an inclusive culture where all employees are valued and recognised for their unique qualities, backgrounds, and perspectives. We champion all groups regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or family status. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you require specific support at any stage of the recruitment process at [email protected]