Executive - Resource Management

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At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s 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 part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are looking for an Executive - People Panning - who will:
• We are looking for an energetic People Planner to give our WPP Media team a structured, consistent system for assigning talent to the work globally.
• The Offshore People Planner will be resourcing individuals within our Offshore team in India for our agencies in EMEA and APAC.
• You will be a key member of the People Planning team, helping manage our demand for resources and allocating the right individuals depending on the business and client requirements as well as considering the individual’s career aspirations and development.
• In this role, you will build up knowledge of our markets, clients and their requirements combined with an awareness of the skillset and career aspirations of individuals in our Offshore Hub to make the best resourcing decisions.
• This role reports to the Offshore People Planning Lead.

Key Responsibilities
• Timely updating of resource allocations on resourcing tracker
• Timely updating on HR changes of the resources in the resourcing tracker (new hires/resignations/special leave)
• Timely updating of new demand to the resourcing tracker
• Basic reporting and analysis
• Update and send weekly email templates using data from Power BI and Trackers

Skills and Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good knowledge of MS Excel
• Excellent teaming and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to excel under tight timelines.
• Interest in HR, Workforce Planning or Data Analysis

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 we’re 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 we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve 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.