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About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's 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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9185 - RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, STAFFING STRATEGIST

OVERVIEW OF JOB 

  As a Staffing Strategist at WPP Media you play a crucial role in connecting internal talent with growth opportunities, support client teams with optimal staffing solutions, and maintain accurate people data and processes that shape business growth and success. This position requires a deep understanding of employee needs, skills, and aspirations, and a strategic approach to balancing the interests of people, clients, and the business     REPORTING OF THE ROLE  

This role will report to the Staffing Strategist Lead and partner closely with Capacity Planners, People Partners, Capability Leads, Data and Systems teams and Resource Management leadership.  

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE  

Understanding our People  

Help internal people connect to opportunities at WPP Media

Work closely with People Partners and Learning & Effectiveness to understand people needs, opportunities and trainings in preparation for future opportunities  

Work with Capability leadership to understand their skillsets in order to fulfil upcoming demand 

Work with the broader people team to identify and assess employee interests and development areas, offering opportunities to align client scopes to employee growth and mobility desires 

Fulfillment  

Support Client Teams by staffing the right people to the right opportunities  

Balance people, client and business interests

Work closely with Capacity Planners to understand the right people to allocate to staff plans, ensuring the right skillset, location and level 

Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to staff external hires against staff plans as needed  

Data, Tracking & Processes  

Maintain people data and all staffing related operations for the people you are responsible for, including but not limited to: time tracking, rotations, allocations, open aging roles, time in client, utilisation and attrition 

Ensure people are leveraged during downtime to help with client work, sales opportunities etc.  

Flag any potential delays to Capacity Planners and work through strategic solutions and risk management   

ROLE EXPECTATIONS 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 

Strong understanding of HR processes, employee development and talent management 

Experience in Resource Management or Talent Acquisition

Familiarity or experience in the Advertising, Creative or Media industry is a plus  

Proficiency in data management and analysis 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data and information   

Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and navigate challenging conversations

IMPACT AND ACCOUNTABILITY 

Connect internal talent with growth opportunities, significantly contributing to employee satisfaction and retention 

Provide strategic staffing recommendations that balance the interests of people, clients, and the business 

Ensure accuracy and reliability of staffing-related data and processes 

Support client teams by ensuring the right talent is allocated to meet client needs effectively 

AUTONOMY AND MANAGEMENT 

Operate with a high level of autonomy, making informed decisions about staffing and talent management 

Participate in initiatives to improve staffing-related processes and systems 

Proactively own and resolve all assigned staffing tasks, continuously communicating with relevant parties on status and problem solving where necessary  

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY 

Identify and implement process improvements for tracking time, rotations, and allocations 

Develop creative solutions to align employee development opportunities with client demands 

Continuously refine and optimize staffing-related processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness 

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