Senior Associate - Talent Acquisition

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

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.
  
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

In Three Months

• Build up a solid understanding of the media and digital industry, agencies’ business structure and talent requirements
• Establish a strong business relationship with our agencies’ stakeholders and understand their needs and desired expectations.
• Be familiar with internal practices, process and policies, and technology available, and partner closely with the Talent Acquisition team
  
  

In Six Months

• Build a talent pipeline and ensure positive candidate experience from application to placement
• Understand clearly the complexity of the business requirements and structure, and able to successfully manage expectations and influence stakeholders to support the talent acquisition processes and policies
• Review and recommend smart and effective recruitment tools/technology to attract best talents in shortest time
• Be involved actively in training Programs and provide data occasionally to support hiring strategies and processes
  
  

In 12 Months

• Identify as the trusted talent acquisition partner for our agencies and group
• Successfully built a talent pipeline for the businesses.
  
  

What Your Day Job Looks Like At WPP Media

• Build an open, collaborative and authentic agency relationship across all levels that will support and manage the agencies’ requirements and desired expectations
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager to implement the talent acquisition strategy across the group
• Partner effectively with the commercial heads and agency leads on hire requests and approval from regional HQ in ensuring on time hire requests submitted
• Research and implement new strategies and technologies to build relevant talent pipeline, and always encouraging the talent acquisition team to be proactively searching, connecting and identifying top talents in the market
• Cultivate an open and nurturing culture with the mindset to train and coach, helping the team to overcome work challenges and contribute effectively
• Provide effective recruitment advice, guidance and solutions to all hiring managers across the group, including statutory obligations
• Maintain a good knowledge and understanding of competitive compensation in the media and digital industry
• Ensure all relevant Sarbanes Oxley Compliance procedures and processes are followed, adhered to and evidenced at all times
  
  

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 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 were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Thats 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.

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