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 executing Merivale's People Operations strategy and mitigating business risk across operational portfolios. 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 operational leaders, this role provides strategic guidance across the employee lifecycle with a strong focus on embedding group-wide initiatives, championing people-first, commercially sound, and operationally excellent practices that align to business priorities and elevate the employee experience.
The role
* People Partnering - Partner with Senior Leaders to drive continuous improvement through people strategies and solutions that address business challenges and encourage innovation.
* Partner across business functions to influence positive culture, drive behavioural change and provide leadership advisory support.
* Employee Relations - Provide advisory support on ER/IR matters to portfolio to mitigate risk and protect business reputation.
* Maintain ER standards, processes, reporting and frameworks to ensure governance over documentation, case records, and compliance.
* Work Health & Safety - Manage non-work-related illness/injury processes, including RTW coordination, manager liaison, and closures.
* Maintain wellbeing documentation and implement initiatives to support employee engagement and safety.
Essentials
* HR generalist experience within a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated experience in providing technical expertise, coaching and advice in ER/IR, Immigration, 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 thrives in a fast-paced environment with a proactive approach to work.
The Reward
Joining us means becoming part of a diverse team of nearly 5,000 people who are passionate about creating amazing experiences for our guests - and having fun while doing it
* We also offer:
* Competitive salary.
* Paid parental leave and flexible return to work support for new parents.
* Amazing discounts at 90+ venues.
* Career progression opportunities and development through leadership programs and supported technology education tools.
* Access to our employee assistance program which provides free and confidential health support.
* Employee referral program.
* Free lunch in venue each day.