Resource Management Specialist, GOC
Description
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
As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are looking for a Senior Executive People Planner (Resource Management Specialist) who will:
- Strategic Resource Management:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive resource allocation strategies using advanced tracking systems
- Conduct strategic analysis of resource capacity and demand forecasting
- Make data-driven decisions for optimal talent placement across global markets
- Operational Excellence:
- Execute timely updates of resource allocations in tracking systems
- Manage and update HR lifecycle changes including new hires, resignations, and special leave arrangements
- Process and integrate new demand requests into resource planning frameworks
- Daily data update
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Prepare and distribute with the PP Manager montly executive reports using PowerBI analytics and tracking data
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align resource strategies with business objectives
- Market Intelligence
- Build comprehensive knowledge of regional markets, resources utilization, and specific business requirements.
- Coordinate set-up calls for individual team members and the PP Manager to establish operational awareness of each person’s skillsets, career aspirations, and development needs, from an operation view.
- Identify opportunities for strategic resource optimization and team development
Skills and Experience
If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have:
- 2 to 3 years background in resource management, or related field (NO workforce Planning).
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Advanced English level (B2–C2).
- Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft Excel skills.
- Data analysis and reporting experience
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include access to internal learning platforms, certifications, and training sessions, life insurance, wellness programs, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, employee mental health awareness day and free Headspace subscription, and more.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. 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.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
This position is available in a remote or hybrid work modality. The candidate must perform their work from any location within Mexico. Only Mexican nationals residing in the country or foreign nationals with a valid work permit may apply. Remote work from abroad is not permitted under any circumstances.
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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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