Resource Manager - Staffing Strategist

About WPP Media

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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

OVERVIEW OF JOB

As a Staffing Strategist at WPP Media you play a crucial role in connecting internal talent with growth opportunities, support client teams with optimal staffing solutions, and maintain accurate people data and processes that shape business growth and success. This position requires a deep understanding of employee needs, skills, and aspirations, and a strategic approach to balancing the interests of people, clients, and the business  
 
REPORTING OF THE ROLE  

This role will partner closely with Capacity Planners and leaders, Workforce Planning, Data and Systems teams, and Resource Management leadership to drive daily role success.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE: 

Understanding our People  

• Help internal people connect to opportunities at WPP Media

• Work closely with HRBPs and Learning & Effectiveness to understand people needs, opportunities and trainings in preparation for future opportunities  

• Work with Job Family leadership to understand Job Family needs & skillsets to support client demands with Client Teams and Capacity Planners 

• Work with the broader people team to identify and assess employee’s interests and development areas, offering opportunities to align client scopes to employee’s growth and mobility desires 

Fulfillment  

• Support Client Teams by staffing people to the right client opportunities  

• Balance people, client, and business interests at all times 

• Working closely with capacity planners to understand the right people to allocate to staff plans, ensuring the right skillset, location and level 

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team (including contract positions) to staff external hires against staff plans as needed  

Data, Tracking & Processes  

• Maintain (people data) and all staffing related operations for the people you are responsible for including but not limited to time tracking, rotations, allocation breakage, open aging roles, time in client, utilization, and attrition 

• Understand additional people data, outside of the Resource Management function (Example: Tenure, performance, time in role, time in level, professional goals) 

• Ensure people are leveraged during down time to help with client work, sales opportunities, etc.  

• Flag any delays on movement or timeline issues to capacity planners to work through strategic solutions and risk management 
   

ROLE EXPECTATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 

• Strong understanding of HR processes, employee development, and talent management 

• Experience in Resource Management, Talent Acquisition and/ or Workforce Planning 

• Familiarity or experience in the advertising or media industry is a plus  

• Proficiency in data management and analysis tools 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill 
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data and information   

IMPACT AND ACCOUNTABILITY 

• Connect internal talent with growth opportunities, significantly contributing to employee satisfaction and retention 

• Provide strategic staffing recommendations that balance the interests of people, clients, and the business 

• Ensure accuracy and reliability of staffing-related data and processes 
  
• Support client teams by ensuring the right talent is allocated to meet client needs effectively 

AUTONOMY AND MANAGEMENT 

• Operate with a high level of autonomy, making informed decisions about staffing and talent management 

• Lead initiatives to improve staffing-related processes and systems 

• Proactively manage and resolve staffing delays or issues, continuously keeping partners in the loop on problem solving and risk mitigation strategies  

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY 

• Identify and implement process improvements for tracking time, rotations, and allocations 

• Develop creative solutions to align employee development opportunities with client demands 
  
• Continuously refine and optimize staffing-related processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness 

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.

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