Human Resources Business Partner| Merivale

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.