HR Business Partner

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 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.  

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

We are now looking to appoint an experienced and highly capable HR Business Partner to join our Laverton facility, one of the larger sites in the Lineage Australian network, employing approximately 430 team members and managing 45,000 pallet spaces.

This is a pivotal role for the site and a unique opportunity to influence culture, capability and productivity at scale as we continue our journey of transformation and growth.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director – HR, Australia, the HR Business Partner will work closely with the Laverton leadership team to create a people-centric framework for success. You will be a trusted advisor to leaders, balancing strong operational HR delivery with strategic input across workforce planning, employee relations, industrial relations, capability development and change.

This is a hands-on role, ideally suited to an experienced generalist who thrives in complex, blue-collar environments and enjoys partnering with leaders to develop accountability, engagement and high performance.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Partner with Site Leaders to deliver practical, commercially aligned HR solutions that meet current and future business needs

• Coach leaders to own the employee relationship, embedding Lineage’s safety culture and values

• Provide expert advice on performance management, employee relations, industrial relations and complex workplace investigations

• Lead Enterprise Agreement negotiations end-to-end, including drafting agreements and submissions to the Fair Work Commission

• Act as the primary point of contact for Union organisers and delegates, managing relationships and IR matters

• Manage Fair Work Commission matters, including unfair dismissal claims

• Support workforce planning, organisational design, recruitment and succession planning

• Drive performance, talent and succession planning cycles

• Support restructures, change initiatives and business transformation activities

• Oversee the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate documentation, data integrity and compliance

• Deliver and support capability and leadership programs (e.g. Leading the Lineage Way, DEI, Supervisor Toolkits)

• Support engagement initiatives, leave management, reward and recognition and compliance with onboarding and induction requirements

• Champion Lineage values and help create an inclusive, engaged and high-performing workplace

About You

You are a confident, resilient and people-focused HR professional who can operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.

You will bring:

• A degree in HR, Business or Commerce

• Extensive experience as a Generalist HR Business Partner, ideally in a blue-collar, unionised or operational environment

• In-depth working knowledge of Australian workplace legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements

• Proven experience in employee relations, industrial relations and workplace investigations

• Background in negotiating and managing Enterprise Agreements and engaging with Unions

• Demonstrated capability in recruitment, workforce planning and organisational change

• Experience supporting restructures, transformation or large-scale change

• High emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills and strong stakeholder management capability

• Exceptional attention to detail and confidence drafting HR documentation

• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Workday and Chris21 highly regarded)

• Proficient Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

The Lineage Difference

• A highly influential role at one of Lineage’s flagship Australian sites

• Opportunity to make a visible impact during a period of growth and transformation

• Work with an experienced leadership team in a values-driven organisation

• A culture grounded in Safety, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold thinking and Servant Leadership

• Career development opportunities within a global, growing business

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.