Overview of job
GroupM is the world's largest media investment company and are a part of WPP.
We are currently looking for a Talent Manager who will be responsible for driving talent agenda for one of our business units. You will be responsible for employee life cycle management, people development, retention and creating a differentiated culture for the agency that helps GroupM attract the right talent and grow in-house talent.
The individual needs to play a pivotal role in shaping the structure and culture for a dynamic agency. The individual should bring in Business Acumen, Capability to design and lead change management, bring future forward thinking on people skill acquisition and hiring.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to the Unit Lead and Talent Lead
3 best things about the job:
Working closely with some of the best brains in the business, adding value by managing most important product of the organization GroupM talent
To be part of a very dynamic HR team that has been adding value to business through its strategy and HR initiatives y-o-y.
Contribute in creating organization culture driven by its core values
In this role, your goals will be:
In three months, you would have:
Developed adequate understanding of the organization structure, key clients and stakeholders.
Preliminary understanding of people analytics to be able to identify key call outs.
Conducted catch up discussions with all key leaders of the units/agency.
In six months, you would have:
Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Identified key talent priorities to be addressed immediate and future
Structured people practices including regular employee connect, career conversations, communication, engagement
In 12 months, you would have:
Developed an impactful talent strategy as per needs of the agency in alignment with overall HR strategy
Implemented the priority talent agenda with the clear set impacts and KPIs
What your day job looks like at GroupM:
Acts as a trusted advisor and counsel to leadership team on building transformative structures
Be a key voice to create PRIDE at workplace
Be a strong DEI leader and think through people first plans to create an inclusive culture
Manage complex situations including timely people connects and actionable measures
Lead certain national level projects pertaining to talent management
Partner with recruiting on building a talent pipeline and ensuring timely hiring
Instills discipline among staff in adhering to compliance requirements through a culture of ownership
Invests in creating moments of celebration and inspiration that nurtures a sense of belonging and pride among the people
Invest in People development plans with a focus on career development and performance delivery
Creates checks and balances for headcount utilization, budget controls, hiring costs etc. works closely with the finance team to keep a track of budgeted headcount for all fee clients to ensure no leakage
What you'll bring:
Strong problem-solving orientation with an ability to decode people challenges in constantly changing business environment
Agility to multitask between different priorities and land projects that are time critical
Adept at data analysis with numerical acumen to be able to work on compensation exercises
Emotional quotient suitable to be able to manage complex situation that require maturity and sensitivity
Willing to go beyond the brief, anticipate potential issues and proactive thinking helping leadership take the right people related calls
High integrity while maintaining positive relationships that help manage talent better
Deep understanding of talent priorities w.r.t. our clients, business objectives and talent vision
Initiative orientation to introduce best in class people practices and create a differentiating culture
What you will need:
5-6 yrs of relevant work experience
Team Player
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Project Management and Change Management Skills
Strong Business Acumen
Strong Time Management and Priorities Management Skills
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Strong understanding and knowledge of HR policies and procedures
More about GroupM India
GroupM India is a data-centric, digitally charged marketing services conglomerate. With our six agencies including Wavemaker, MediaCom, Mindshare, mSix, Motivator, Essence, and specialty services, GroupM India gives clients the advantage of global operation and learnings, along with local expertise and market insight. With our investment in data, technology and diverse talent, GroupM India aims to shape the future and transform challenges into opportunities for our clients.
Discover more about GroupM at www.groupm.com
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About India
The Indian media landscape is constantly evolving, will continue to witness the fastest growth of
- 7%. Digital secures number two position as the most used media vehicle and is estimated to reach 30% of ad spend in 2020 with growth coming from 3Vs (video, voice, vernacular-Indic) and advertising on e-commerce. The growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habits. The Internet growth is driven by mobile data and connectivity, making it an exciting market for all integrated marketing services, fueled by the collective market investment in data and technology. With a booming economy, both traditional and new age industries are witnessing a boost in consumption, making India a high potential advertising market. With renewed foreign investments across several industries, India is an exciting market for any advertising professional.
