HR Operations Lead

**HR Operations Lead**

Admin Building (at rear of Aquarium), 1-5 Wheat Road; Darling Harbour
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Australia

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We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a **HR Operations Lead** to join our team for Merlin Entertainments Australia and New Zealand.

**Who are Merlin Entertainments?**

***Merlin Entertainments is the company behind iconic brands like SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, and Peppa Pig World of Play. We operate in over 120 attractions across 25 countries, delivering memorable experiences to nearly 65 million visitors a year. We’re the leading operator of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand, with 10 attractions, including SEA LIFE, Wild Life, Madame Tussauds, and the Fly Treetop Adventures, amongst others.

**Our culture**

We are a business built on FUN, and a role with Merlin is unlike a job anywhere else. Every day we work our magic in a variety of wonderful ways, whether it’s counting penguins, crafting the perfect celebrity eyebrows or offering vital support behind the scenes, each of us are focused on creating magic memories for our guests every day, and it’s fair to say we love what we do
We may be a fast-moving global business, but we’re proud to say we’re a down-to-earth, caring and supportive bunch too. We are truly committed to developing and supporting our amazing staff members to allow them to flourish in their roles and forge an exciting career at Merlin.

**About the Role**

Working with the team that runs Australia’s most iconic attractions, including SEA LIFE, WILD LIFE, Madame Tussauds and Sydney Tower Eye, you will be a part of every aspect of the HR function.

There will be a strong focus on providing high level systems and administrative support for special projects and supporting the HR leadership team. Responsibilities include:

- Ensure high-quality delivery of service to HR team in particular Payroll and HR Business Partners
- Oversee the management of the People Portal system (Cornerstone) with the aim of ensuring 100% accuracy
- Set up systems and reporting that integrates information from multiple data sources, including Cornerstone, ADP, and excel.
- Manage employee related documentation such as contracts, employee and variation of employment letters
- Manage the day to day administration of the HR databases and Systems including regular reporting
- Lead a team of HR administrators to work efficiently and effectively

**About You**

It would also be beneficial to have:

- A degree in Human Resources or related experience (desirable)
- Previous experience in a data driven role /analytics role specifically in a HR function
- Ability to lead and manage teams
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

**Benefits**
- Corporate benefits including free access to all our attractions worldwide
- Birthday leave and 3 volunteer days to give back to a social cause you care about
- Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office 2 days from home
- Autonomy to introduce disruptive thinking in your profession
- Global opportunities to develop and progress your skills and career
- Being part of a business built on fun

**Everyone Matters at Merlin.**
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

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