People Ops Co-Ordinator

✅ Open until July 30, 2026

Merlin Entertainment

People Ops Co-Ordinator

Location (Country-County-City)

UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke
Job Locations

UK-Hampshire-Basingstoke
ID

2026-12231
Employment Type

Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type

No End Date

Location Name

The Merlin Hub Basingstoke

What you’ll bring to the team

Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in location-based entertainment, is seeking a talented and
motivated individual to join our team as a People Operations Coordinator. In this front-line role, you
will provide high-quality HR support to employees and leaders by managing a wide range of queries
submitted via the UK People Hub. As a key point of contact for HR-related matters, you will play a vital
role in ensuring a consistent, accurate, and employee-focused service across the full employee lifecycle

 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
HR Service Delivery

  • Respond promptly, accurately, and professionally to a wide range of HR queries from employees
    and managers via our service delivery platform (ServiceNow). Topics span the full Hire-to-Retire
    employee lifecycle, including HR policies, processes, benefits, payroll, and recruitment.
  • Meet or exceed established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), while maintaining a strong focus
    on customer service and employee experience.
  • Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to resolve complex queries, and liaise with
    third-party providers where needed, handling each interaction with empathy and care.

 

Systems & Tools Expertise

  • Act as a super-user of core HR systems—including the HRIS, ATS, LMS, and ServiceNow—
    offering troubleshooting support, profile updates, and user guidance.
  • Facilitate training sessions and share the best practices to enable HR and business partners to
    maximise the value of our systems.
  • Monitor trends in query types to identify opportunities for system enhancements, process
    improvements, or updates to knowledge articles.

 

Knowledge & Document Management

  • Ensure documentation of HR processes and FAQs is accurate, current, and user-friendly to
    support consistency and continuous improvement.

 

Data Recording & Compliance

  • Support operational reporting, audits, and ad hoc research to drive data-informed decisions
    across the UK People Hub and wider global HR teams.
  • Manage employee records in line with data privacy and retention policies; provide support for
    legal document requests and audit compliance.
  • Champion compliance with data privacy, protection, and security standards in all aspects of your
    work.

 

Continuous Improvement

  • Contribute to projects that enhance service delivery, improve employee experience, or
    optimise system performance.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of one year of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced customer service, call centre, or
    HR environment required; experience in a shared services model is a plus
  • Solid understanding of HR fundamentals, including policies, practices, payroll, timekeeping, and
    employee benefits
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams) required
  • Experience using HRIS (e.g., UKG Pro), ATS, LMS, and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) strongly
    preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and
    professionally to a range of audiences
  • Proven problem-solving skills with a resourceful and solution-oriented mindset
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, and the ability to build trust and
    rapport quickly
  • Flexible, reliable, and collaborative team player who thrives in a changing environment
  • High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with sensitive employee data
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and
    discretion.

Benefits

  • 40% off LEGO online
  • 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
  • Merlin Magic Pass – giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
  • Enjoy the ride pass – giving you and 5 others a Merlin annual pass
  • X2 volunteer days a year
  • Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
  • Employee pricing up to 55% off cinema tickets

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

 

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Pay Range

Competitive

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