At Merivale, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do – from iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences. We're looking for a People Experience Partner (HR Business Partner) to play a critical role in partnering with senior leaders to execute Merivale's People strategy and mitigate business risk across an operational and/or head office portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering consistent, high-impact support that enables performance, compliance, and a culture of care.
Acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders, this role provides guidance across the employee lifecycle with a strong focus on embedding group-wide initiatives, championing people-first, and operationally excellent practices that align to business priorities and elevate our employee experience.
The role
* People Partnering – with the support of a Senior People Partner, you will be allocated a portfolio and key senior stakeholders to partner with and drive continuous improvement through people strategies and solutions that address business challenges, drive high performance and encourage innovation and growth.
* Partner across business functions to influence a safe and respectful culture, drive behavioural change and provide leadership advisory support.
* Employee Relations (ER) - Provide advisory support on ER/IR matters to portfolio to mitigate risk and protect business reputation.
* Maintain ER standards, processes, and reporting frameworks to drive compliance excellence through rigorous governance of documentation, case records, and regulatory adherence.
* Maintain wellbeing documentation and implement initiatives to support employee engagement and safety.
* Drive and support across key group wide initiatives.
* HR generalist experience within a fast-paced operational environment.
* Demonstrated experience in a partnering role, technical expertise, coaching and advice in ER/IR case management, and Award related matters.
* Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
* Clear and confident communicator with a can-do, collaborative mindset.
* Ideally, you will have working knowledge of the Hospitality Industry award and previous operational or HR experience in Hospitality or Retail.
* Someone who demonstrates a proactive, accountable and hands-on approach to delivering results.
Merivale Employee Benefits
* Exclusive monthlyperks, staff-onlyrewardsand events.
* Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
* Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
* Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership & Performance, First Aid, Food Safety and more.
* Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
* Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board
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