Senior People Partner – Sydney Cluster (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Senior People Partner – Sydney Cluster (Fixed Term)

Are you a HR professional with a love of fun? Would you like to work for one of the leading global companies in visitor entertainment?

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our team on a fixed term basis as a Senior People Partner for the ANZ region at Merlin Entertainments, the company behind SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, Legoland, and much more!

About the Role

Based in Sydney and reporting to the Head of People ANZ, you will be responsible for partnering with the businesses on people and culture matters. You’ll work with other members of the People team to provide expert advice and guidance on IR/ER matters in with workplace legislation, our enterprise agreement and policies and procedures. You’ll provide support company wide projects and programs, participating actively in the delivery of the People plans for 2026.

This interim position is expected to continue to late August 2026.

This role combines the functions of HR project management and talent management and is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment.

Your duties include but are not limited to:

• Leading and implementing into the attractions best practice people initiatives
• Working with all levels of management to provide a professional, consistent and commercial approach to the management of employee relations matters
• Leading and/or influencing decision making in line with policies, legislation and the Merlin Values
• Analysing people data and identifying and implementing initiatives
• Providing change management plans and support
• Supporting other parts of the People covering Return-to-Work requirements, query management, reporting and insights and data

Qualifications & Experience

About You

To shine in this role, you will ideally have strong communication and organisation skills and experience in a HR team within a fast-paced environment. A passion for working in the tourism/attraction industry is essential.

You will also have:

• Background in operational HR, any discipline considered
• Passion for talent and development processes
• Proven track record of building strong relationships and influencing key business decisions
• Skills in project and change management
• Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail
• Experience of data management and ability to interpret data to present insights to stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

BenefitsThe salary for this role is competitive, and other benefits include

• Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide
• Domestic and global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career in tourism and attractions
• Additional Leave (including birthday and wellbeing) and 3 volunteer days to give back to a social cause you care about
• Flexible working policy
• Being part of a business built on fun

About UsMerlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 130 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to 54 million+ visitors a year. In Australia and New Zealand, we have 8 attractions, including SEA LIFE, Wild Life, Madame Tussauds, amongst others.

Merlin Entertainments is driven by a strong social responsibility with the vision to create a world where the global community respects, conserves, and sustainably manages our precious aquatic habitats, wildlife, and natural resources. We strive to achieve this goal through our 3 charities: Merlins Magic Wand, the SEA LIFE Trust, and the WILD LIFE Conservation Fund.So, if you are vibrant and passionate about delivering an amazing service within a great company and in a team who loves what we do – then we want to hear from you!

Pay Range

Competitive