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Merlin

People Business Partner

Salary:  From $76,000 per annum
Location:  Winter Haven, 33884, US
Location flexibility:  3 office days / week – HQ/Office-based roles. (On-site roles are fixed to a location.)
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

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 with Senior People Partners 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.

This is a fully onsite position based at our LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven.

Qualifications & Experience

Key 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 Senior HRBP 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 Snr People Partners.
  • Manage complex employee relations cases by exception, ensuring risk is managed and legal obligations are met.

Qualifications and Experience

  • 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 US employment law, employee relations and HR operations
  • Proven track record of developing and delivering strategic workforce plans

Benefits

Excellent Health Care Options: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.Paid Time Off (PTO).Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions.Recognition Programs and Rewards.401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions.Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth.Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us!

Pay Range

From USD $76,000.00/Yr.

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Working at Merlin

3 office days / week – HQ/Office-based roles. (On-site roles are fixed to a location.)

A little flex time – varies by role

Company employees:

22,000

Gender diversity (m:f):

52:48

Hiring in countries

Company benefits

Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Charity donation scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts – 40% LEGO Discount
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Eye Care Support
Family health insurance
Health insurance
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Further education support
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Mental health first aiders
Mentoring
Learning platform
Collaboration spaces
Modern office
Private booths
Employee recognition scheme
Volunteer days
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