ER Consultant

Join our Employee Relations team within our People & Culture division, responsible for providing employee relations advice, guidance and consulting services to Macquarie’s central services and business groups, across a full suite of employee relations matters.

This role will be offered on an 8-month contract basis.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a trusted advisor, and subject matter expert, you will advise management on matters relating to HR practices and employment risks, practical people management and employment related issues such as recruitment, performance management, dismissals, restructuring and projects related to M&A activities.

You will provide high quality, strategic and commercially focused employee relations and employment law advice. You will manage resources and reports and will also provide a role in continually contributing to the improvement of work systems and processes within the team and across the broader People & Culture function and Macquarie, where relevant.

In addition, it will be in your remit to interpret and implement HR policies, undertake an investigatory role relating to internal grievances and disciplinary issues and partner with our Work Health & Safety team on employee health-related issues.

What you offer

- Tertiary qualifications in Employment Law, Employee Relations or Human Resources, coupled with an acute sense of the importance of confidentiality, sensitivity and diplomacy.
- Practical knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and experience in financial services is desirable.
- Autonomy to execute day-to-day delivery of employee relations matters and serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues, including complex and sensitive matters with senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience in an advisory capacity to clients and stakeholders, with a natural ability to nurture and develop relationships.
- Ability to supervise and manage the work of the team’s ER Advisers and review and make recommendations regarding the work and strategic approach.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.

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