Overview
Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. The spirit of Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive.
Overview of our approach includes four imperatives to help clients unlock growth in the platform world: Real Identity, Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity, Smart Media, and Direct Relationships. We offer end-to-end solutions through a powerfully integrated network and the ability to access resources, knowledge, and talent across markets via Marcel, our AI-based platform.
Role Overview
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent at Publicis Groupe. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of growth and development within a fast-paced, matrixed environment. This requires resilience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for nurturing talent.
Key responsibilities
* Strategic Partnership: Cultivate strong relationships with client groups and internal stakeholders, particularly senior leadership. Become embedded in the business, understanding their unique challenges and opportunities.
* Data-Driven: Oversee the accurate collection and analysis of key people metrics. Go beyond reporting data; extract actionable insights and translate them into compelling narratives and recommendations that inform strategic talent decisions. Develop and maintain dashboards to track talent trends and measure the effectiveness of talent initiatives.
* Learning & Development: Collaborate with the Groupe L&D team to design and implement comprehensive learning and development strategies tailored to the business. Champion initiatives that foster a culture of continuous development, training, and career development pathways.
* Employee Relations: Provide expert guidance and support on employee relations, including cases, restructures, redundancies, TUPE processes, etc. Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation and company policies. Leverage support from Talent Advisors or senior teams as needed. Proactively identify and mitigate potential ER risks.
* Talent Projects: Spearhead talent initiatives such as Early Careers, DE&I, Talent Mapping. Develop strategies to nurture top talent and manage underperformance quickly and effectively. Support Groupe activities and partner with the wider talent team.
* Future Focus: Keep abreast of innovations and trends in the industry and within HR, contributing to ongoing evolution (e.g., use of AI).
* Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Champion: Drive initiatives that promote diversity in hiring, development, and promotion. Measure and track DE&I metrics and report progress.
* Talent Acquisition: While not directly responsible for recruitment, assist with talent forecasting and support the Talent Acquisition team, encouraging partnership with internal TA rather than external agencies.
* Operations: Support recruitment approvals, promotions, Groupe submissions, and manage day-to-day activities within the team to enhance productivity and output.
Experience
* Proven strategic experience working as partner to an MD or CEO and senior leadership roles
* Experience with line management
* Blend of HR best practice knowledge with innovative thinking, able to flexibly adapt to changing priorities
* Strong relationship-building skills across all levels
* Adept at planning and executing organization change programmes from end to end
* Ability to work with Centres of Excellence in building and implementing people plans
* Bring a deep-rooted sense of fun and passion for fostering an engaging, empowering, and meaningful work environment for yourself and the client groups you support
* Proficiency in handling data, interpreting insights, and translating them into actionable strategies
* Previous experience in similar industries preferred (Media, Production, Digital, Advertising, Tech) but not essential
Additional information
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full-time employees being office-based three days during the working week.
We are supportive of all candidates and committed to a fair assessment process. If you have circumstances that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.
Please check out the Publicis Career Page for information on inclusive benefits and Employee Action Groups.
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