Human Resources Business Partner
Description
Title: HR Business Partner
OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Managing Director, People, this is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring individual to work in a dynamic media agency environment and actively participate in various talent driven facets, spanning the entire employee lifecycle.
Your Impact:
You will leverage your human resources expertise to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of engaged and purpose-driven employees. Partnering with the broader HR team and leadership teams, your value-add advisory and support will be integral in driving our strategic and operational priorities.
Key Accountabilities
- As a trusted advisor to leadership teams and managers; understand business and talent needs to identify solutions to achieve objectives.
- Collaborate on workforce planning and drive talent management strategies.
- Analyze HR trends and workforce data to help inform decisions.
- Guide people managers on talent related matters, including performance management and employee relation issues.
- Facilitate talent-related meetings including Performance calibration sessions for fairness, consistency and alignment.
- Provide guidance and support to internal client group on the implementation and management of HR policies, procedures, and conflict resolution.
- Partners with Employee Relations with investigations and takes any necessary action, including employee terminations.
- Assess and provide salary recommendations for new hires and promotions.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits.
- Act as a culture champion and role-model GroupM behaviors and values.
- Partner with leadership teams to implement initiatives that enhance employee experience and engagement.
- Provide coaching to junior team members, focused on their development and growth
- Plan and execute on a HR projects and initiatives, that support GroupM objectives.
- Stay informed about industry best practices and employment legislation
What You Bring:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR generalist or business partner role, preferably within the media or creative industry
- Completion of HR program or equivalent related experience.
- Experience in planning, executing and maintaining HR projects, processes and/or initiatives.
- Experience working in a highly matrixed organization and fast-paced environment.
- Thorough understanding and application of HR practices and employment laws.
- Ability to analyze complex HR issues and apply critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated sound judgement when assessing a variety of situations.
- Excellent organizational, time management and project planning skills.
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams; ability to learn and adapt to new software & systems.