HR Business Partner - Benelux
What you'll bring to the team:
Are you a dynamic and people-focused HR professional ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, fun, and unique business? Do you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
You will provide operational HR support across our six attractions in the Netherlands and support two attractions in Belgium. Working closely with General Managers and local management teams, you will play a key role in shaping our people strategy, ensuring a world-class employee experience, and driving business success.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Act as a trusted HR partner, supporting managers in all aspects of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, and performance development.🔹 Implement and drive HR initiatives that align with Merlin’s global people strategy while adapting to local market needs.
🔹 Lead on employee engagement, diversity & inclusion, and well-being initiatives to create a great place to work.
🔹 Support recruitment and retention efforts, ensuring we attract and retain top talent.
🔹 Ensure compliance with Dutch and Belgian employment laws, providing expert advice and guidance to managers.
🔹 Oversee benefits and compensation processes in partnership with our Regional HR and finance teams.
🔹 Support on change management initiatives, supporting the business through organisational development and transformation.
🔹 Foster a culture of learning and development, enabling career growth opportunities for employees.
Qualifications & Experience:
Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR generalist role, ideally within a multi-site or fast-paced environment.Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law (Belgian knowledge is a plus).
Experience in employee relations and workforce planning.
A proactive and hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Fluency in Dutch and English.
Willingness to travel across the Netherlands and to Belgium as needed.
Benefits:
Be part of a global leader in branded entertainment destinations.Work in a fun, fast-moving environment where every day is different.
Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team.
Enjoy opportunities for career growth and development within Merlin.
Take advantage of great employee benefits, including access to our Merlin attractions globally, pension scheme, travel allowance, discounts to our hotels, loyalty schemes and recognition programmes!
Posted Salary Range: Competitive