The company 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. Essentials 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 25% staff discount across 90 Merivale venues. Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and 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. Professional accreditation support – including Leadership qualifications. Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder. Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board
