HR Project & Business Partner

As the most well-known Bingo Brand in the UK, we know how important it is that people have a great time when visiting us, whether that’s as a customer coming through the door to play Bingo or a candidate looking to join our amazing team.

As part of the Rank Group, Mecca is on a journey of growth, consistently elevating our offering from both a customer and employee perspective.

Now, more than ever, we’re looking for top talented General Managers to join us to help us on our journey to become a great place to both work and play.

Our venues sit at the heart of our communities, offering a safe space for our customers to play Bingo, enjoy our Slots or relax with friends an enjoy our fabulous food and drink offering. Our teams all love giving a great experience to our customers, whether they’re enjoying an evening of entertainment or eyes down and focused on the full house!

If you’re looking for a rewarding career journey where you’ll be given the tools and skills needed to be successful, please read on…

Are you a forward-thinking HR professional who thrives on driving change and leading impactful people strategies? Mecca is seeking a dynamic HR Project & Business Partner to join our People Team and take the lead on shaping high-impact HR initiatives across our vibrant bingo business.

In this pivotal position, you’ll partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic HR projects that align with our business objectives. From end-to-end project leadership to fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture, your work will directly influence employee engagement, operational excellence, and organisational transformation.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and deliver strategic projects and functional change programmes that are commercial, and people focussed across Mecca. 
• Working end-to-end with all stakeholders and Centres of Excellence, while incorporating external best practice.
• The strategic ability to tailor to requirements, outline deliverables, milestones, critical path items and actions.
• Strategically partner with senior leaders across support and operations teams
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and support implementation of surveys and follow-up actions
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence and external partners to incorporate best practice
• Coach and guide leaders on employment matters, policies, and legal compliance
• Lead presentations, reporting and insights for internal and external stakeholders
• Support the delivery of Mecca’s People & Culture strategy and deputise for the People Director as needed
• Ensure adherence to the highest standards of CSR, EDI, compliance, and regulatory requirement

• Extensive knowledge and experience in HR, with a solid understanding of employment law.
• Proven experience working in HR within fast-paced environments such as retail, leisure, or hospitality.
• Proven ability to partner at a senior level and drive strategic people initiatives
• Skilled in change management and fostering a positive workplace culture
• Strong organisational and communication skills, able to align HR and business priorities
• Comfortable operating in a matrix environment and challenging the status quo constructively
• Experience across core HR disciplines including recruitment, L&D, reward, and employee relations
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing abilities
• CIPD qualification desirable

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