Job Information
Publicis Groupe Senior Associate, Human Resources in Birmingham, Michigan
Company Description
Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by Ad Age as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.
Job Description
We’re searching for a Senior Associate of Human Resources who loves to succeed in an environment fueled by creativity, innovation and continuous evolution. They would be the “go to” person in supporting our culture, employees, and capabilities within the Birmingham office. This Senior Associate will be focused on continuous improvement of their craft. They should always think about ways to make our work better and support our employees in their pursuit of the best work in the industry.
Core responsibilities include:
Lead HR-driven programs that will result in positive change for our culture and individual employee opportunity/growth
Partner with national HR team to execute ad hoc projects to promote a high performance culture
Owns the on-boarding of new hires, which includes but not limited to orientation presentation, updates and improvements to the on-boarding program.
Oversees day-to-day administration and routine maintenance of assigned HR programs/HRIS systems, such as leave of absence, HRIS updates, performance management system changes, T&E and Ad Hoc reports
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees and ensuring regulatory compliance. Actively comply with our internal HR policy guidelines.
Respond to all employee questions and concerns in a timely and thorough manner
Partner with managers to ensure we are engaging and retaining top talent
Partner with centralized benefits and payroll to communicate programs and policy changes
Help educate and encourage managers to support the value of our diversity and inclusion initiatives
Effectively manage miscellaneous HR administrative processes
Qualifications
Four year degree (Major in human resources desirable)
2-3 years human resources experience
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High degree of focus on corporate business/culture needs, customer satisfaction and quality orientation
Ability to collaborate across capablitliies as well as within the People Team function
Excellent interpersonal/networking/relationship-building skills
Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills
Team oriented
Strong understanding of HR, legal and labor issues
Solid understanding of performance management and compensation principles
Excellent oral and written communication skills, detail oriented
Proficiency in MS Office
People/Team/Corporate Citizenship:
Participates as a collaborative team player within the HR team
Reaches out openly to share and leverage learning
Maintains enthusiastic attitude that communicates energy and engagement
Represents Digitas appropriately with clients, community, personal network
Adheres to Digitas policies including all documentation related to HR processes
Models Digitas values
Shows willingness to collaborate with others
Demonstrates commitment to doing what it takes to ensure the team’s success
Understands role within the Digitas community
Involves others appropriately
Actively participates in the Digitas community
Commits to personal learning and growth
Demonstrates agility by working effectively in a variety of environments, including small and large teams
Demonstrates hunger for new knowledge
Serves as a positive example of Digitas culture
Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information
Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.
