LEGOLAND CA People Business Partner
About The Position
ROLE Summary The People Partner (HRBP) will play a pivotal role in operational partnering with a designated region/attraction within Merlin. The role is critical to understanding and executing function level plans and translating into people actions to support the delivery of the people agenda. The HRBP will work closely People Director and Senior Leaders to embed new ways of working, develop the strategic workforce plan, and build leadership capability. The role involves owning and implementing workforce, talent, engagement and change initiatives that deliver tangible results at a functional level, whilst ensuring alignment and consistency with global operations. Strategic Partnership & People Planning · Operational partnering at functional level to deliver the people plan in line with wider business goals. · Support the development of the strategic workforce plan whilst ensuring operational effectiveness working closely with the Hub. Leadership & Talent Development · Support coaching and development at function level whilst enabling and upskilling managers to take ownership for people management, creating confident and capable leaders. · Ensure leadership effectiveness and team development are central to functional success. · Coach and develop the leadership team to build a high-performing and accountable culture. Organizational effectiveness & workforce planning Drive change initiatives across the attraction, acting as a change influencer at all levels. Embed new ways of working into the attraction. Contribute actively through a mix of virtual and onsite presence, ensuring full visibility and engagement. Talent, succession & reward Support and facilitate talent and succession planning, ensuring a viable talent pool and robust pipeline within the attraction. Drive alignment of talent strategy with the overall people plan, supporting functional mobility and development. Deliver the attractions pay and benefits agenda, ensuring consistency with attraction and regional standards and supporting the People Director with pay review implementation. Employee engagement & communication Support line managers on engagement activity, collating feedback from culture surveys and supporting local activities to implement feedback. Drive meaningful engagement initiatives by adopting and tailoring global toolkits. Champion employee experience across the attraction to support recruitment, retention and morale. Support community engagement initiatives with People Director ER and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Manage complex employee relations cases by exception, ensuring risk is managed and legal obligations are met. Support the implementation of regional and global DEI plan within the attraction. Critical Interfaces (WHO DO you work with) Interfacing Role (Who you work with) Nature of Interface (What you work on) Senior Leadership Team Advise on strategic people planning & organizational design HR Hub/Shared Services Collaborate on workforce planning & operational HR Delivery Snr HR Business Partners Alignment on broader people strategy & talent delivery Employees Offer guidance and support across the employee lifecycle People Leaders Provide HR guidance, coaching & performance management support Talent Acquisition Collaborate on recruitment planning & delivery Learning & Development Align training with business & individual development needs Reward and benefits Support pay & recognitions programs
Requirements
- 3 years of experience in a HR Business Partner or equivalent role within a matrixed or large-scale organization
- Demonstrable experience in coaching leaders and embedding organizational change
- Strong understanding of California employment law, employee relations and HR operations
- Proven track record of developing and delivering strategic workforce plans
- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Commercially minded and data-literate with the ability to interpret insight to drive decisions
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex HR challenges and interpret business needs and provide practical solutions.
- Strong facilitation, communication and coaching capability
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion principles
Nice To Haves
- HR Certification or experience would be advantageous
Responsibilities
- Operational partnering at functional level to deliver the people plan in line with wider business goals.
- Support the development of the strategic workforce plan whilst ensuring operational effectiveness working closely with the Hub.
- Support coaching and development at function level whilst enabling and upskilling managers to take ownership for people management, creating confident and capable leaders.
- Ensure leadership effectiveness and team development are central to functional success.
- Coach and develop the leadership team to build a high-performing and accountable culture.
- Drive change initiatives across the attraction, acting as a change influencer at all levels.
- Embed new ways of working into the attraction.
- Contribute actively through a mix of virtual and onsite presence, ensuring full visibility and engagement.
- Support and facilitate talent and succession planning, ensuring a viable talent pool and robust pipeline within the attraction.
- Drive alignment of talent strategy with the overall people plan, supporting functional mobility and development.
- Deliver the attractions pay and benefits agenda, ensuring consistency with attraction and regional standards and supporting the People Director with pay review implementation.
- Support line managers on engagement activity, collating feedback from culture surveys and supporting local activities to implement feedback.
- Drive meaningful engagement initiatives by adopting and tailoring global toolkits.
- Champion employee experience across the attraction to support recruitment, retention and morale.
- Support community engagement initiatives with People Director ER and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- Manage complex employee relations cases by exception, ensuring risk is managed and legal obligations are met.
- Support the implementation of regional and global DEI plan within the attraction.
Benefits
- Excellent health care options (medical, dental, and vision that encourage preventative care).
- Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO) that allows for adventure, rest, relaxation, or recuperation.
- Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks & attractions
- Recognition Programs and Rewards
- 401(k) program with company match
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Numerous learning and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
