Head of Employee Relations, Americas

Macquarie Global Services
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, long term disability, 401(k), remote work
United States, New York, New York
125 West 55th Street (Show on map)
Jun 18, 2026
This is a senior leadership opportunity to head Employee Relations across the Americas, providing strategic direction and oversight for employment law, workplace risk, and employee relations for a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, Brazil and Mexico. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, contributing to the firm's people strategy and ensuring a consistent, compliant, and high performing employee relations framework across all jurisdictions. We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future. What role will you play? Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility As Head of Employee Relations for the Americas, you will lead and develop a regional team responsible for delivering proactive, commercial, and risk-based employee relations and employment law guidance. You will contribute regional insight to the development of global employee relations strategy, governance, and operating models, with core frameworks set globally and regional implementation managed locally to reflect jurisdictional requirements and the regional operating environment. You will advise senior leadership and business stakeholders on complex and high-risk matters including executive level issues, investigations, litigation strategy, workforce restructuring, regulatory risk, and reputational concerns. You will oversee all significant employment related disputes and litigation in the region, partnering with internal stakeholders and external counsel to drive optimal outcomes. You will partner closely with People and Culture leadership and Products to design and implement consistent policies, processes, and frameworks across the full employment lifecycle including hiring, performance management, discipline, terminations, leaves, accommodations, and compensation structures. You will proactively identify emerging risks and trends, and implement enterprise-wide initiatives to mitigate risk and enhance employee experience. You will also lead the development of training, governance, and reporting to ensure compliance with applicable labor and employment laws across all Americas jurisdictions. In addition, you will contribute to global employment law strategy and serve as the primary regional escalation point for complex or sensitive matters. This role requires strong leadership, influencing skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while driving consistent, scalable solutions across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. Salary range for this position: $275,000 - $325,000 / Year. Actual base salary may vary based on relevant experience, market data, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award and long-term incentive opportunities. What you offer Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Juris Doctor and 12+ years of employment law and employee relations experience, including significant in-house experience within financial services or a similarly regulated environment Proven leadership experience managing regional or global employee relations or employment legal functions Deep expertise across U.S. employment law with strong working knowledge of employment frameworks in Canada and Latin America Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and influence business strategy on complex, high impact people and legal matters Strong track record in managing litigation, investigations, and large-scale workforce initiatives Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands on when required Excellent judgment, communication, and stakeholder management skills Combination of top tier law firm training and in-house experience preferred 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 Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility 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 and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave 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 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability 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 Recognition and service awards Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role Reimbursement for work from home equipment About Financial Management, People and Engagement Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility 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. Empowering all kinds of bright and driven people Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance. We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. 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