Description:

Job Summary:

As the Senior HR Manager, you will be responsible for driving the people strategy, building a high-performance culture, and ensuring HR practices are aligned with the dynamic needs of a creative advertising agency.

This role requires a strong background in HR leadership, talent management, and employee engagement, with a keen understanding of the advertising/creative industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership:

- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the agencys goals, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, engagement, and performance management.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

- Lead recruitment efforts for diverse roles within the agency, ensuring cultural and skill fit.

- Build strong employer branding to attract top creative talent.

Employee Engagement & Culture Building:

- Drive initiatives that foster collaboration, innovation, and an inclusive workplace.

- Design and execute engagement activities that reflect the creative culture of the agency.

Performance & Capability Development:

- Oversee performance management processes, ensuring clear goal setting, feedback mechanisms, and learning & development programs.

Policy & Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with labor laws, HR policies, and ethical practices.

- Update policies to reflect best industry standards.

Business Partnership:

- Work closely with leadership and department heads to align HR practices with business priorities.

- Act as a trusted advisor on people-related issues.

Change Management:

- Support organizational transformation, including scaling teams, restructuring, or implementing new HR systems and processes.

HR Operations & Analytics:

- Oversee payroll, benefits, and HR operations while leveraging data/HR analytics to inform decision-making.

Requirements:

- 79 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 34 years in a leadership/business partner role.

- Strong preference for candidates from advertising, media, marketing, or creative agencies.

- Proven track record of managing end-to-end HR functions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and HR technology.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities.

- Bachelors/Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

What We Offer:

- A dynamic and creative workplace that values collaboration and innovation.

- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

- A chance to work with a diverse portfolio of exciting brands and projects.