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 Role Summary and Impact The UK is the largest market within EMEA region where 4,500+ people are employed within the GroupM ecosystem. UK key clients include the likes of Amazon, BT, Tesco, Coca Cola, Bayer, Dell, Unilever, M&S, Ford, Nestle, Mazda, Danone, Colgate and Paramount. We have a bold ambition: to make GroupM UK the undisputed leader in our industry, the place where everyone aspires to work and build a thriving career. As Manager, People Partner you will play a key role in helping to bring this vision to life; ensuring we attract, retain, and develop the very best talent in the market. The Opportunity As Manager, People Partner, you'll act as a partner to leadership, providing guidance and support on people-related matters, including talent management, employee relations, compensation, and performance management. The Manager will work closely with Centres of Value to ensure alignment and effective delivery of People programs and services. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and develop our talent. Key Responsibilities 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. Communicate compensation and benefits programs to employees. 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. Skills and Experience 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. The Manager, People Partner requires someone with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective partnerships with leaders and teams. You should have experience collaborating with People functions and Centres of Value to support business goals. Moreover, you have the following qualifications: Experience in a Human Resources role, demonstrating the ability to partner with leadership, provide guidance, and support on people-related matters. Demonstrated experience in supporting core HR functions, including talent management programs, employee relations, performance management, compensation guidance, and assisting with organisational development initiatives. Strong communication, influencing, and coaching skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and provide guidance to leaders and employees at all levels. Proven knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with UK employment laws and regulations, company policies, and sound HR practices. Experience using HR data to inform decision-making and collaborating with analytics teams. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional People teams (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation, DEI, Employee Relations, People Operations) and key stakeholders across a large organisation. A client-centric mindset, focused on delivering exceptional service and building strong internal relationships. 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 competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. 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. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. #LI-Promoted Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide.