Manager, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. With exceptional talent trusted data and intelligence and world-class partnerships all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform WPP Open we help clients navigate change capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPPs AI-driven media operating unit bringing together media data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence clients see exactly where how and why their media investment is working.

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Manager Talent Acquisition Business Partner

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

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.

Role Summary and Impact:

As a Manager Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) at WPP Media you will be a strategic talent advisor partnering with hiring managers business leaders and Resource Management to understand their talent needs and proactively develop and execute recruitment strategies. You will be aligned with specific job families developing deep expertise and becoming a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders. You will own the relationships proactively addressing talent challenges managing the recruitment process and ensuring a seamless experience for everyone involved. You will work in close collaboration with the Talent Engagement (TE) team to ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consultative Partnership:Build strong relationships with hiring managers business leaders and Resource Management acting as a strategic advisor on talent acquisition. Understand their objectives proactively address talent needs and manage active requisitions and priorities. Direct priorities to the TE team ensuring alignment between current openings and future talent needs.
• Talent Needs Alignment & Strategy:Collaborate with Resource Management and client leads tounderstand forecasted talent needs and align recruitment strategies market insights and talent intelligence provided by TE to inform decisions.
• Candidate Engagement & Relationship Management:Engage qualified candidates sourced by the TE team. Manage candidates through the interview process to offer stage ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Interview Process Facilitation:Guide the interview process gathering feedback and facilitating debrief sessions. Own the strategy and flow of the interview process.
• Offer Negotiation & Closing:Extend offers negotiate compensation and benefits and close candidates effectively demonstrating a strong understanding of market value and negotiation strategies.
• Collaboration with TE:Work closely with the TE team to ensure a smooth handoff of qualified candidates provide feedback on candidate quality and market insights and receive regular pipeline updates. Participate in regular meetings to ensure alignment on priorities and sourcing strategies.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:Track key metrics such as time-to-fill hiring manager satisfaction and quality of hire to identify areas for improvement and demonstrate the impact of talent acquisition efforts.
• Employer Branding:Promote WPP Medias employer brand throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in recruitment recruiting operations or an HR-related role.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing and recruiting top talent (experience in the media industry is a plus).
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to understand WPP Medias business goals and develop recruitment and talent strategies that support them.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively partner with hiring managers business leaders and other members of the organization.
• Familiarity with various recruitment techniques and technologies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data.

Life at WPP Media & BenefitsOur 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 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.

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