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Join our Employee Relations team, positioned at the core of our operations, dedicated to fostering a customer-centric workplace culture that prioritizes efficiency and innovation. As part of our EMEA-based team of Employee Relations Consultants, all of whom are qualified Employment Lawyers, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience and driving our Employee Relations agenda across the region.

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 34 markets and with 55 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?

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As an Employee Relations Consultant, you will offer commercially astute advice on a wide spectrum of Employee Relations and employment law matters, contributing significantly to our regional Employee Relations strategy. Your role will encompass direct support to specific client groups within both front office and support functions, alongside a diverse range of centralized project work. This includes managing employee relations issues such as disciplinary actions, grievances, litigation case management, and overseeing restructuring or reorganisations, performance management, as well as projects related to M&A activities and adapting to regulatory changes.

What you offer

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• A legal qualification from the UK or Europe, with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience and a background in employment law or Employee Relations within a fast-paced corporate setting.
• Capable of multitasking and thriving in a team environment while also being driven, self-motivated, and solution-oriented.
• Demonstrable client-focused approach, paired with strong influencing skills, allowing you to effectively partner with business-aligned HR Business Partners, Reward colleagues, and engage directly with business clients and colleagues across Compliance, Finance, and Legal departments.
• Experience in the financial services sector is preferred, with a special emphasis on those with cross-border expertise, showcasing an ability to navigate the complexities of international employment law.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to convey complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner to a diverse range of stakeholders.

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 Corporate Operations Group

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In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie. Join a collaborative team who accelerate digitalisation, sustainability and social impact for the benefit of our people, customers, shareholders and communities. Our teams include technology, digital transformation and data, operations, human resources, business services, corporate strategy and solutions and the Macquarie Group Foundation.

Benefits

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Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
• Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching services
• Recognition and service awards

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.