We’re on the look out for a proactive and collaborative People Business Partner from January 2025 to join our Merlin Magic Making (MMM) team on a 12-month FTC to cover maternity leave. This exciting role allows you to partner with line managers to implement people initiatives that directly impact employee engagement and experience across our global teams. Working from either London or Poole, you’ll be a vital part of our People strategy, helping shape a workplace where our employees feel inspired and valued.
Reporting to the MMM People Director, you will play a key role in supporting people-related matters across Merlin Magic Making (MMM). Collaborating with the People Partner APAC, People Advisor and People Administrator, you will lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement and well-being, managing the Merlin Culture Survey and “Your Voice Counts” (YVC) Forum to ensure effective feedback and support for well-being activities globally.
As a trusted business partner, you will guide managers on employee relations cases, policy application, and absence management, ensuring compliance with employment law. You’ll also oversee the People Portal and iCIMS systems, supporting internal events and communication to keep our teams connected. Additionally, you’ll assist with change programmes, recruitment and learning & development as needed. Using People data, you’ll contribute to forward planning and maintain accurate data management alongside payroll support.
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.
If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.