Senior Talent Advisor

BRAND: Publicis Groupe
Job Function: Human Resources
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

OVERVIEW
Publicis Groupe is the world's largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 108,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

HELPING OUR CLIENTS UNLOCK GROWTH IN THE PLATFORM WORLD
Our clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in the platform world, companies must continue to innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity 3., Smart Media and 4. Direct Relationships) via our suite of world-class agencies, are necessary for modern brands to win in the platform world. At Publicis Groupe, we've invested in capabilities across these four imperatives our clients need to unlock growth. As the only one who can architect, build and orchestrate end to end solutions, not only do we have a proven record of building bespoke models for clients and leading expertise across all major industry categories, we are able to offer our talents more opportunities to grow and benefit from a richer learning experience. We call this Power of One. Powered by a 100,000-strong network via Marcel, our AI-based platform, we are also able to provide our clients and talents instant access to resource, knowledge for any need, any time, in any market.

THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCE
Viva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive. This is the charge that inspires our teams to celebrate the differences in identity, background, culture, and experience of all of us. It is how we behave with each other and our clients, and it is deeply rooted throughout our work, to elevate and bring to life our differences throughout the platform world.

Overview

As a Senior Talent Advisor- 12 month FTC, you'll work closely with the Talent Partner and wider Talent team supporting to shape the future of Talent at Publicis Groupe. This is a fast paced, true HR generalist role, where no two days are the same. You will help build and foster a culture of growth and development within a matrixed environment.

We are looking for a bright, articulate, resilient and motivated person to join the team. Someone with the confidence and experience to manage independently but who knows the right moments to seek guidance. You will have solid experience in building relationships, supporting and influencing stakeholders on the relevant HR process and company policies, striking the right balance between people and business needs. You will also be proactive with supporting the delivery of effective people processes and initiatives, looking to suggest ways on how we can improve and simplify our processes

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with managers, employees, and the wider Talent team to provide trusted HR support across all business areas.
• Drive consistency in performance management by coaching managers, delivering training, and promoting best practice in tools and processes.
• Lead on employee relations activity, maintaining accurate records (e.g. absence, probation, PIPs, flexible working, parental leave) and ensuring compliance with policy and law.
• Gather, interpret, and report on people data such as diversity, turnover, and engagement insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, TUPE, and redundancy processes, ensuring smooth execution and employee communication.
• Partner with Talent Operations to ensure data accuracy, policy alignment, and seamless employee lifecycle processes.
• Contribute to Talent and engagement initiatives, including onboarding, performance and salary review cycles, and learning and development programs.
• Manage mobility and visa sponsorship processes, supporting both local and international employee moves.

Qualifications

Experience

• Currently operating at Senior Talent Advisor level, or an experienced Advisor ready for the next step
• Proactive, with a positive, can-do attitude and appetite for learning
• Broad HR generalist expertise across areas such as Business Partnering, Engagement, and L&D
• Strong ER and employment law knowledge, with hands-on experience leading employee relations processes (with support)
• Thrives in fast-paced, matrixed environments, demonstrating attention to detail, strong organization, and adaptability

Additional information

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

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