HR Administrator

**HR Administrator - Corporate & MMM**

Link House, 25 West Street
Poole, DORSET, BH15 1LD
United Kingdom

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles.

In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.
Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for an **HR Administrator**to join the Corporate and Merlin Magic Making (MMM) HR team, based at Merlin HQ in Poole, Dorset. Salary for this role is circa £25,000 per annum+ Merlin benefits.
Reporting into the Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll look after all of the employees across both MMM & Corporate in a wide range of departments including Group Finance, HR, IT, Brand Marketing, Creative, Figure Production, LEGO Production, Legal, Procurement,Strategy and Customer Service.
Most of these employees are based in the UK (either in Poole, Acton, Basingstoke or London) but the rest are spread across the globe. So part of your job is keeping track of every employee, ensuring they are supported and have what they need to deliver a greatjob. And, when it comes to communication, that they know what’s what and what’s happening, wherever they are based.
You’ll support with looking after the HR 'bread & butter’. You’ll be the key support for the Senior HR Business Partner with all administrative tasks. You’ll also help ensure that everything is seamless for our new starters which include their benefits, induction,6 week and 3 month reviews.
You’ll be responsible for general administration of HR including ensuring all our personal files are accurate and all relevant paperwork is filled away. You will demonstrate absolute confidentiality in relation to sensitive information and documentation.
Other responsibilities include helping roll out our engagement schemes to ensure all new starters receive seamless induction and training. Coordination of our long service awards and employee recognition scheme will also be part of the job. There will alsobe a lot of involvement with wellbeing initiatives.
In general, you’ll help make sure that communication from HR is consistent and fun.

**We are looking for the following skills & experience**
- You will have excellent administration skills, ideally having gained experience within an HR team.
- Strong communication skills, both spoken and written are key, coupled with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel.
- You’ll be confident to challenge a process and look for new ways of doing things.
- You will be an organised individual (but able to flex with the ever-changing priories) with excellent time management skills and good eye for detail.
- A qualification in CIPD would be advantageous but not essential.
- Ability to work at pace and juggle multiple projects.
- Last but not least, you will be a good team player with a positive can-do attitude.

**The Benefits**

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects - ideal if you’re already fantastic and can quickly become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance,discretionary company bonus, 20 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount onLEGO.**
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, havethe 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 employerin our industry.**

We have an active Return to Work programme, which offers training, mentoring and more, to support with the transition back into working life. So, if you’ve been on a career break for any reason we can support you.