Senior Director, People
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WPP Media (GroupM)
Job Description
About WPP Media
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.
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.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.
WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
Role Summary and Impact
The Senior Director, People is responsible for leading and optimizing all HR functions across the organization. The role serves as a strategic advisor and operational leader, driving excellence in HR service delivery and enhancing employee experience.
Strategic HR Leadership:
- Develop and implement People strategies aligned with the WPP Media’s business objectives and goals.
- Provide strategic guidance on talent acquisition, development and retention.
Talent Management:
- Lead talent acquisition efforts by developing recruitment strategies, leading the hiring process, and ensuring the organization attracts and retains top talent.
- Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and career development.
Employee Relations:
- Foster a positive work environment and manage employee relations issues effectively.
- Handle employee grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
Organizational Development:
- Drive initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and workplace culture.
- Implement programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Support the development of and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract, motivate, and retain employees.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits.
Learning and Development:
- Oversee the design and delivery of learning and development programs to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance.
- Identify training needs and opportunities for professional growth for talent across all levels of experience.
- Manage the early talent learning and development program (Media Masters).
