Director, HR Business Partner

Business Overview 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com. 

Position Summary

IPG Mediabrands is looking for a Director, HR Business Partner with a strong business partnering background who has worked in a dynamic, fast paced organization. This role will be hands-on and balance the strategic with the tactical while providing the full spectrum of HR Business Partner responsibilities including Performance Management, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion, and will act as a partner to Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for all US employees across US offices
• Develop and cultivate key relationships with employees and managers across the business
• Provide advice and counsel to managers on matters related to employee issues, performance, programs and initiatives
• Assist in various annual activities including Talent Calibration, Compensation Planning and Talent Planning and Performance Management
• Ideate and execute projects and initiatives to drive employee engagement
• Facilitate talent processes including new hires and transfers in partnership with the Talent Operations team and Centers of Excellence
• Responsible for Employee Relations in partnership with IPG Mediabrands Employee Relations group
• Provide guidance on performance management, talent development practices, and HR tools
• Provide insight on Talent metrics for employee surveys; develop action plans in response accordingly
• Play a key role in strategic diversity initiatives including research, planning, promoting, and execution of events in partnership with D&I lead and Mediabrands COE
• Proven understanding and awareness of employment law, industry trends, current practices and new developments
• Facilitate learning activities for management and employees in conjunction with the L&D Partners
• Develops and encourages direct report by continuously discussing goals, delivering feedback, and providing training opportunities

Desired Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of related Human Resources experience; experience working in a matrixed organization preferred
• Experience partnering with Centers of Excellence model and in managing a direct report a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; must be able to able to engage with employees at all levels and able to handle sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy and confidentially
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels with strong desire to help others
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced culture
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft a plus

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical