Manager, Workplace Investigations & Relations (Hybrid)

McDonald's Australia Corporate; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Birthday & Volunteer Leave

Modern Office with Sustainable Perks

Ongoing Professional Development

Staff Discount & Retail Discounts

24/7 Wellbeing Support (Sonder)

Vibrant Culture

Job summary

McDonald’s Australia Corporate is seeking a Manager, Workplace Investigations on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Thornleigh, NSW. You will lead complex workplace investigations, advise leaders on sensitive matters and ensure compliance with employment laws and enterprise agreements.

The role sits in the Legal team and partners across Legal, People and Operations. You will shape policies, deliver training, and build capability while leveraging data insights to identify risks and emerging

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law and Modern Awards.
• Excellent writing and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex workplace investigations from start to finish (conduct, bullying, harassment, discrimination).
• Coach leaders on performance, misconduct, grievances and workplace concerns.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, Modern Awards and enterprise agreements.
• Identify risks/trends from data and provide actionable recommendations to senior leaders.
• Review and build workplace relations policies, procedures and frameworks.
• Design and deliver training, support Workplace Relations Specialists and lead QA.
• Collaborate with Legal, People and Operations for consistent outcomes.

Skills

Workplace investigations

Australian employment law

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/HR/Law

Job description

McDonald’s Australia Corporate is seeking a Manager, Workplace Investigations on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Thornleigh, NSW. You will lead complex workplace investigations, advise leaders on sensitive matters and ensure compliance with employment laws and enterprise agreements.

The role sits in the Legal team and partners across Legal, People and Operations. You will shape policies, deliver training, and build capability while leveraging data insights to identify risks and emerging