At Publicis Groupe UK, we’re committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. This begins with striving to ensure our recruitment process is welcoming and allows equal access to opportunity for people regardless of age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We will provide reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please email talentacquisitionpermanentpublicishealth.com. If you would like us to do anything differently to make your working day easier please contact your Talent Team member.Join Our Team as an Associate HR DirectorAre you a dynamic HR leader looking to make a strategic impact? We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate HR Director to join our Talent Team. In this pivotal role, you will drive our talent strategy, partnering with senior leaders to implement transformative initiatives that align with our clients and Publicis Groupe's goals. As an Associate HR Director, you will be a visible and trusted leader, deeply understanding our business and clients. You'll build strong partnerships with key agency leaders, evolving our people strategy to meet business needs and market dynamics. Your strategic advice will guide people managers, while your ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and empathy will be crucial.In this role, you'll partner with senior leaders to design organisational structures that support transformation and growth. Collaborating closely with the Head of Recruitment, you'll ensure alignment in recruiting for key leadership positions and develop strategic workforce plans for current and future needs.You will be a key change leader, fostering a growth mindset and continuous improvement. You'll ensure active talent management across all teams, conduct training needs assessments, and provide leadership development opportunities. Engagement and culture will be at the forefront of your efforts. You'll work proactively with agency leaders to enhance employee engagement and organizational culture, developing strategies to improve performance and address employee relations issues. As an advocate for employees, you'll foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.Your commercial acumen will be key as you understand the financial dynamics of our business, ensuring HR initiatives align with budgetary and performance goals. You'll utilise data and analytics to provide actionable insights, enhancing business performance and employee engagement.Experienced Leader: Proven experience as a senior HR leader with a track record of strategic impact across various industries, preferably including Health.Inspirational People Manager: Exceptional ability to inspire, motivate, and coach teams, driving commitment and success.Strategic Thinker: Demonstrated ability to analyse data, generate innovative ideas, create strategic proposals, gain buy-in, and implement solutions effectively.Inclusive and Approachable: Able to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, acting as both a leader and team member.Change Agent: Skilled in leading change management initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.Project Management Expert: Strong project management skills, capable of developing, managing, and delivering multiple strategic projects and programs.Employment Law Knowledge: Deep understanding of current employment law and the ability to stay updated with new legislation.Commercial Acumen: Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to align HR strategies with business objectives.We're looking for a proven senior HR leader with a track record of strategic impact, preferably including experience in Health. You should be an inspirational people manager, a strategic thinker, and a change agent with strong project management skills. Your deep understanding of employment law and commercial acumen will help you align HR strategies with business objectives.