People Business Partner

LEGOLAND; Windsor; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent entertainment destination in Windsor is seeking a People Business Partner to join their People Team. This role involves operational partnering to support leadership development, implement talent strategies, and manage complex employee relations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a large-scale HR role, a strong understanding of UK employment law, and will drive engagement initiatives that enhance employee experience. Attractive benefits include discounts on LEGO products and a private pension scheme.

Benefits

40% discount off LEGO® sets

Merlin Magic Pass for attractions

Annual pass for personal use

Discount codes for Merlin Annual Passes

Private pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Access to national & local employee discounts

Free staff parking

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a People/HR Business Partner role in a large-scale organisation.
• Strong understanding of employee relations policies and HR operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a solution-based mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic workforce plans and support leadership capability.
• Implement talent and succession plans aligning with wider people strategy.
• Address complex employee relations cases and manage risk.

Skills

Coaching leaders

Understanding of UK employment law

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Here at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort we are recruiting for a People Business Partner to join our AWESOME People Team!

Our People Business Partner plays a pivotal role in operational partnering at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, developing a strategic workforce plan in order to build leadership capability, embed new ways of working and support the Resort with navigating change. You will work closely with the management team onsite, upskilling and coaching them in taking ownership of their line reports and developing their management skills to create and embed a team of confident and capable leaders.

As a strategic Business Partner you will work alongside the UK People Hub to implement comprehensive talent and succession plans, aligning the talent strategy with the wider people plan and development of existing employees to create a robust and clear talent pipeline. Working closely with the Senior People Business Partner you will deliver the pay and benefits agenda, ensuring consistency with attraction and regional standards for pay review rollouts.

Onsite the People Business Partner will address and support line managers with complex employee relations cases, ensuring business and employee risk is managed and legal obligations are adhered to at all times, and case data is collated appropriately. The People Business Partner will drive engagement across the resort, utilising culture survey data to implement positive and inclusive change, with meaningful engagement initiatives and activations that will positively impact our employee experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working in a People / HR Business Partner role in a large-scale organisation is essential
• Must have previous experience with coaching leaders and embedding organisational change
• Strong understanding of UK employment law, employee relations policies and HR operations is essential
• Data driven mindset with the ability to interpret data insights to drive decisions and implement change
• An excellent problem solver, with a practical, solution-based mindset and exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Strategic, with strong communication, facilitation and coaching skills
• Qualified to CIPD Level 5 or above is advantageous

Benefits

• 40% discount off LEGO® sets and products on the online LEGO Store!

• Merlin Magic Pass: 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world!
• 25% discount in Merlin retail shops and restaurants (a brilliant extra treat when you’re using your Magic Pass to visit!)
• "Enjoy the Ride" annual pass for yourself and 5 loved ones!
• Staff discount codes for Merlin Annual Passes to gift to loved ones!

• Private pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to Perks at Work which 30,000+ national & local employee discounts
• Free staff parking
• Ongoing training & development