Senior Manager/Director, People Operations
Senior Manager/Director, People Operations
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About WPP Media
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people planet clients and communities. For more information visit .
WPP Media is WPPs global media 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
Role Summary and Impact
The Senior Manager/Director People Operations plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of HR operations across the country. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence compliance and efficiency while supporting business leaders and employees. The individual will lead HR service delivery optimize people processes and implement global HR systems in Malaysia. As a key strategic partner this role will ensure HR operations are agile compliant and aligned with business needs.
Skills and Experience
At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
What you will do:
HR Operations & Compliance
- Ensure seamless HR service delivery aligning with Malaysias labor laws and global policies.
- Lead payroll benefits administration HRIS and compliance audits.
Process Optimization & Governance
- Identify gaps in HR processes streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with global HR policies and local labour regulations.
Business Partnering & HR Service Delivery
- Collaborate with country leaders to address operational challenges and standardize HR workflows.
- Act as an employee advocate ensuring fair and transparent HR practices.
HR Systems & Data Insights
- Act as the key contact for global HR system rollouts ensuring adoption in Malaysia.
- Leverage HR analytics to monitor efficiency compliance and workforce trends.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Work closely with global HR teams vendors and business stakeholders to align HR service delivery.
Talent Performance & Learning
- Oversee performance management goal setting and career development initiatives.
- Manage early talent development and employee learning programs.
Compensation & Benefits
- Ensure competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain talent.
- Maintain compliance with Malaysias regulatory frameworks.
What you will need:
- 10-12 years of HR experience with expertise in HR operations compliance and business partnering.
- Proven ability to lead HR functions and implement process improvements.
- Proven track record in HR leadership with a focus on rebuilding functions and managing day-to-day operations.
- Strong project management skills with a knack for driving change and process improvement.
- In-depth knowledge of Malaysias employment laws and government directives.
- Excellent communication influencing and coaching abilities.
- Proficiency in people analytics and reporting for informed decision-making.
- Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
- Degree in Human Resources Business or a related field.
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 were 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 were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve 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.
We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve 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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