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About the Role

As Senior Manager, People Partner, you'll act as a trusted partner to leadership, providing expert guidance and support on people-related matters, including talent management, organizational development, employee relations, compensation, and performance management. The Senior Manager will work closely with Centres of Value to ensure alignment and effective delivery of People programs and services. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to our culture and develop our talent.

Responsibilities

Serve as a partner to leadership understanding their business goals, challenges, and opportunities.
Support the implementation of people strategies that align with business objectives and drive organizational performance.
Provide guidance on people-related matters, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, employee relations, and development.
Support the implementation of talent management programs, including succession planning, leadership development, and employee development for your employee population.
Identify and support the development of high-potential employees.
Work with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure effective recruitment and onboarding processes.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace.
Assist with organizational design and change management initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness.
Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Conduct investigations into employee complaints and resolve conflicts, partnering closely with the Employee Relations Centre of Value.
In partnership with the Compensation team, provide guidance to managers on compensation decisions.
Communicate compensation and benefits programs to employees.
Support the performance management process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and ongoing conversations across your employee population.
Provide support as needed to assist with performance management conversations.
Partner closely with the Data & Analytics Centre of Value to use data to inform decision-making and communicate with the business.
Live a client-centric mindset ensuring that we deliver exceptional service and build strong relationships with our key clients both internally and externally.
Partner with our Client teams, as needed, to support with people related aspects, including, but not limited to, participation in client meetings, onboarding new client teams or addressing employee concerns.
Collaborate effectively with other People functions and Centres of Value, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, Organisational Development & Growth, DEI, Employee Relations, Data & Analytics, and People Operations.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
Live the One GroupM mindset providing support where required across the organization and participating in key People projects and initiatives.
Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
Stay up-to-date on best practices and trends.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective partnerships with leaders and teams.
Experience supporting a diverse workforce.
Experience working with people centres of excellence to deliver business goals.
Progressive experience in business partnering, with a focus on operational and strategic responsibilities.
Experience in areas such as employee relations, performance management, compensation, and talent development.
Experience of supporting change management initiatives, with a focus on improving organizational effectiveness and driving business transformation.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to support leadership and coach teams at all levels.
Possess knowledge and ability to ensure all actions are in compliance with appropriate employment laws, company policies and sound business practice.
Individuals must have the right to work in the UK.

Skills

Talent management
Organizational development
Employee relations
Compensation
Performance management
Talent acquisition
Succession planning
Leadership development
Employee development
Recruitment
Onboarding
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Organizational design
Change management
Compliance
Data & Analytics
Client-centric mindset
Collaboration
Communication
Influencing

Location

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Manager
Progressive experience in business partnering

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance
Group retirement plans
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Significant paid time off
Preferential partner discounts
Employee mental health awareness days

About the Company

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale.
Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

Equal Opportunity

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.