People Engagement Specialist

At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes.

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?

In this role, you'll focus on elevating employee experience, recognition, and wellbeing in the workplace. You will design or oversee the creation and implementation of tailored interventions to meet business and stakeholder needs. As an internal consultant, you'll assess challenges in people enablement and reinforce our culture. You will collaborate with the Strategy & People Enablement team, HR, and key stakeholders to establish a strategic roadmap for initiatives and projects, ensuring clear communication with all involved parties. Help manage and refine the People and Culture strategy for our Financial Management Group. As a People engagement Specialist, you will play a key role in integrating core cultural values into all our initiatives and enhancing all people-centric practices.

What you offer

• MBA or postgraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field, along with 5-8 years of related work experience.
• Background in the HR domain and proven experience as an Employee Engagement Manager. Ability to design, deliver, execute, and measure initiatives that positively impact workplace culture and enhance employee experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong stakeholder management, organisational, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

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.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 26 weeks' paid maternity leave or 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Company-subsidised childcare services
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover, the option to join parental medical insurance plan and virtual medical consultations extended to family members
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

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, 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.

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.