Associate, People & Culture (14 month contract)

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 $263.6 AUD billion (at 31 October 2025), we prioritise the interests of over 814 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 16 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 role will provide HR generalist support to the APAC business in the following areas:

• Provision of generalist advice on employment related queries and building trusted relationships with the Business.

• HR policy interpretation and advice.

• Management, coordination and delivery of tasks.

• Delivery of core HR processes.

• Performance management support and execution.

• Continuous improvement, development and documentation of HR process

• HR project support as requested

Your Background and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ HR Generalist experience with broad knowledge across all HR disciplines.

• Understanding of cyclical HR processes and experience of basic performance management / employee relations.

• Experience in operating within a highly confidential environment, exercising diplomacy and discretion.

• Ability to build relationships and business partnerships with others and be a trusted advisor.

• Demonstrated experience of exercising good judgement without supervision.

• A tertiary diploma or degree in Human Resources or related discipline, desirable, though not essential

• Good market knowledge of financial services industry, or equivalent.

• Understanding of a growing and fast paced commercial organisation, delivering at pace with accuracy.

• Global matrixed organisation preferred but not essential.

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]