People Business Partner

Merlin Entertainments•North Richland Hills, TX

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The People Partner (HRBP) partners operationally with a designated region or attraction within Merlin. The role translates functional plans into people actions that support the people agenda and works closely with Senior People Partners and senior leaders to embed new ways of working, develop strategic workforce plans, and build leadership capability. It owns and implements workforce, talent, engagement, and change initiatives that deliver results at a functional level while remaining aligned with global operations. The position supports functional leaders and managers through coaching, workforce planning, talent and succession planning, employee engagement, pay and benefits activity, employee relations, and change initiatives. It also contributes to employee experience, community engagement, and the implementation of regional and global DEI plans. The role requires a mix of virtual and onsite presence.

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 the 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 leaders and managers, enabling managers to take ownership of people management and building leadership capability.
Promote leadership effectiveness and team development, and build a high-performing, accountable culture.
Drive change initiatives across the attraction and embed new ways of working.
Maintain visibility and engagement through a mix of virtual and onsite presence.
Support and facilitate talent and succession planning, maintaining a viable talent pool and robust pipeline.
Align talent strategy with the overall people plan and support 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, gather culture survey feedback, and help implement local actions in response.
Tailor and use global engagement toolkits to deliver meaningful engagement initiatives.
Champion employee experience 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.