People Business Partner
About The Position
The People Partner (HRBP) operationally partners with a designated region or attraction within Merlin. The role supports understanding and executing function-level plans and translates them into people actions that advance the people agenda. Working closely with Senior People Partners and senior leaders, the People Partner helps embed new ways of working, develop the strategic workforce plan, and build leadership capability. The role owns and implements workforce, talent, engagement, and change initiatives that deliver functional-level results while maintaining alignment and consistency with global operations. The position contributes through a mix of virtual and onsite presence. It supports attraction-level people management, talent and succession planning, pay and benefits, employee engagement and experience, employee relations, community engagement, and the implementation of regional and global DEI plans.
Requirements
- Experience in an HR Business Partner or equivalent role within a matrixed or large-scale organization.
- Demonstrable experience coaching leaders and embedding organizational change.
- Strong understanding of US employment law, employee relations, and HR operations.
- Proven track record of developing and delivering strategic workforce plans.
Nice To Haves
- PHR, SHRM, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Partner operationally at functional level to deliver the people plan in line with wider business goals.
- Support development of the strategic workforce plan and operational effectiveness in collaboration with the Hub.
- Coach and develop managers at function level, enabling them to take ownership of people management and build leadership capability.
- 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 and influence change at all levels.
- Embed new ways of working into the attraction.
- Maintain visibility and engagement through a mix of virtual and onsite presence.
- Support and facilitate talent and succession planning to maintain a viable talent pool and robust pipeline within the attraction.
- Align talent strategy with the overall people plan, supporting functional mobility and development.
- Deliver the attraction's pay and benefits agenda in line with attraction and regional standards, and support the Senior HRBP with pay review implementation.
- Support line managers with engagement activity, collate culture survey feedback, and support local activities to act on that 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 Senior People Partners.
- Manage complex employee relations cases by exception, ensuring risks are managed and legal obligations are met.
- Work collaboratively with unions or works councils as appropriate.
- Support implementation of regional and global DEI plans within the attraction.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Free Merlin Magic Pass entry for friends and family to parks and attractions.
- Recognition programs and rewards.
- 401(k) program with company matching contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
- 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
