Senior HR Data Governance, Analytics, and Reporting Lead

Company Description

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 4,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.  In addition to providing essential, everyday services to the 86,000+ global Publicis Groupe employees, we build products and support capabilities that advances Publicis Groupe’s long-term growth strategy — taking even the smallest ideas into big concepts and beyond.

In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Publicis Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

The company is a premier shared services company serving the financial, technological and administrative needs of U.S.-based business units of the world’s third largest Communications company.  With 2021 net revenues of over 10 billion Euros, the parent company specializes in Advertising, Digital, Media buying and consultancy.  The parent company is present in over 100+ countries on 5 continents, with 80,000 employees.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior HR Data Governance, Analytics, and Reporting Lead to drive our people data strategy and initiatives and elevate our data-driven decision-making capabilities. Join us in shaping the future of our organization and making a positive impact on our global workforce.

Position Summary:

As the Senior HR Data Governance, Analytics, and Reporting Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team overseeing and optimizing the people data strategy, governance, quality, and security of our people data. You will also lead efforts to develop and deliver comprehensive HR information reports and analytics, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including data governance, advanced analytics, and operational reporting, while collaborating globally with stakeholders across all Publicis Groupe markets.

Key Responsibilities:

People Data:

• Establish and enforce people data governance, compliance, security, privacy, and protection initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and execute HR information delivery and analysis strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with GDPO and Market stakeholders on system projects, integration, and data requests, streamlining processes.
• Own and manage role-based data permissions (RBP) across all people systems, defining a system-agnostic RBP framework.
• Lead initiatives to simplify and enhance RBP setup and management.
• Manage approvals for data requests and access, including setup and approvals for data access within Groupe people systems.
• Lead data governance activities, partnering with Global Talent Systems Support team and local HRIS Leads.
• Audit people data and processes, identifying gaps and implementing data integrity controls.
• Collaborate with entities, Chief Talent Officers, and local RIS Leads to correct data issues and maintain data integrity.
• Engage employee groups in updating and maintaining their data through Employee Self-Service/Manager Self Service.
• Create and lead the Groupe data steering committee for visibility, enforcement, and alignment.

Reporting:

• Build, deliver, and maintain operational reports for all Groupe-people systems.
• Conduct regular report reviews, managing inventory, eliminating redundancies, and categorizing reports for ease of use.
• Manage all Global People Data Requests, including client requests, sales pitches, DEI requests, and cross-market/cross-country reporting.

Analytics:

• Expand the people analytics function to incorporate external data sources, providing holistic business insights.
• Work with Groupe HR operations, local Chief Talent Officers, and HRIS Leads to define requirements, best practices, and adoption of HR data.
• Implement BI technologies for data visualizations and dashboards from HR GDW.