Senior Manager Talent Employee Programs

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams industryleading technologies and breakthrough creative we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) the creative transformation company. Learn more at.

Burson is seeking to hire a Senior Manager of Talent & Employee Programs to join our Global People Team. The mission of our People team is to enable sustainable business growth through the art and science of unlocking human potential. The Senior Manager will drive people initiatives in support of our Global Team. This lead will be responsible for helping to manage the operational talent management duties and facilitate global employee programs. Not only will you work in lockstep with our internal regional teams but you will also work with the broader Global People Team on initiatives to deepen our values performance and ways of working.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Sr. Manager of Talent Management you will proactively ensure our global employee experiences align with the organizations strategic goals values metrics and development objectives. The role includes onboarding performance management recognition employee relations policy and training compliance engagement opportunities and global internal communications. This highimpact role is joining the Global People function during a build and bolster period so it is an optimal position for someone who likes to create processes clarify policies discover insightsdriven opportunities and engage a wide range of internal stakeholders.

WHAT YOULL DO:

Talent Management Implementation

• Reinforce Talent programs such as our employee insights programs performance management employee recognition and retention and onboarding and offboarding.
• Support the implementation of performance management fostering a strong and rigorous career growth and recognition culture
• Customize and facilitate insights workshops and feedback sessions to address organizational/departmental needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of various programs (e.g. rewards and recognition insights programs onboarding platforms and offboarding experiences) and propose new solutions or changes.
• Ability to collect consensus from internal and external stakeholders including executive leadership surrounding new approaches or developments.

Employee Relations Engagement

• Support or inform internal global investigations and provide proper documentation/suggestions
• Orchestrate offboarding experiences across regions and specifically for WWHQ employees
• Provide counseling and support on corporate policies and benefit programs
• Advise and respond quickly to management needs regarding general Talent & HR issues
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

People Client Service & Support

• Build effective relationships and provide excellent client service by ensuring a positive employee experience
• Manage the People site within Being Burson for content updates and employee support
• Partner with group leaders on action plans from employee engagement survey results
• Partner with and manage monthly and quarterly updates as requested by WPP Finance and regional leads
• Collaborate with other market HR leads to share best practices sharing and new ways to engage employee communities
• Manage the analyses of daily weekly and monthly reporting of operational performance via agreedupon KPIs

EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Communications Business Administration (or related field/equivalent level of experience)
• Experience in leadership development learning client management program management consulting and/or entrepreneurship
• Proven experience with increasing levels of responsibility and impact within a dynamic fastpaced environment ideally within an agency setting.
• Robust relationshipbuilding skills adept at reteaming and conflict management.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage employee insights and analysis to drive peoplecentric outcomes and innovation.
• Work with an agile mindset. Projects and initiatives will move very fast and often with incomplete information
• Adept at problemsolving to identify obstacles source solutions communicate options and drive .
• Selfstarter with strong initiative ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across a matrixed global organization effectively.
• Willingness to engage before/after regular working hours for the locality and support functional operations at the global as needed

YOU BELONG AT BURSON:

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading academy company for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills expand their networks and ultimately produce the best solutions for todays leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs which include professional development opportunities mentorship programs with industry leaders tuition reimbursement for continued learning a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson diversity equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

Burson 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.

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The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $60000 to $140000. Individual compensation varies based on jobrelated factors including location business needs level of responsibility experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details:

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