Senior Manager, People Partner (Parental Leave Cover)

About WPP Media

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2300 - Senior Manager, People Partner (Parental Leave Cover)

Role Summary and Impact

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.

Strategic Partnership

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.

Talent Management

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.

Organizational Development

Assist with organizational design and change management initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness.

Employee Relations

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.

Compensation & Benefits

In partnership with the Compensation team, provide guidance to managers on compensation decisions.

Performance Management

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.

Data & Analytics

Partner closely with the Data & Analytics Centre of Value to use data to inform decision-making and communicate with the business.

Client Focus

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.

Collaboration

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.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.

Stay up-to-date on best practices and trends.