HR Advisor

The purpose of this role is to Partner with People Services to ensure timely and efficient response to employees in all matters relating to workday and general queries from the Ask People Services team. Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, this role is a critical business enabler for Media and will play a key role in the success of the UK Media People Plan.

Job Description:

Dentsu is at the cutting edge of the industry, producing new ways of working and generating growth through the power of technology and creativity. For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of dentsu’s offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Innovation is a key priority for brands, but few have the tools and systems in place to make it happen. They need a partner like dentsu. 

Through innovation, we ensure the impact our clients need to drive growth in their business, while also generating a positive effect on the industry, society, and the world. Innovation at dentsu is always in pursuit of an outcome, meaning we are always focused on the end impact that we’ll have a for a client and their communities. For some businesses this might be hard return on marketing investment or increasing revenues, but for others it may be driving behavioural change, building positive culture or connecting disparate communities

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to partner with the People Leaders in the Media Practice area to successfully guide them through the employee life cycle and implement HR Projects. This role is a critical business enabler for Media and will play a key role in the success of the UK Media People Plan.

The role will be responsible for HR Project implementation across the Media Practice and the cyclical employee activities.

Reporting Structure and Key Stakeholders

The role will report into one of two Senior HR Business Partners. The UK Media HR team currently comprises six business-facing team members: HR Director, two HRBPs and three HR Advisors. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide support, guidance, and advice to line managers within the business, on all People related matters, in a professional and timely manner (as 2nd line support). 
• Work collaboratively with all areas of the HR function to deliver an exceptional HR service to the business.
• To support the Practice Area and HR Business Partner with key projects and challenges across the relevant Practice Area through implementation of new initiatives. 
• Use Data Insights to help make recommendations in collaboration with the Media HR Team. 
• Provide Employee Relations advice to People Leaders supporting on performance cases, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Develop meaningful relationships as a trusted HR partner using people metrics (e.g. performance, engagement, absence, retention data) to drive better business results.
• Delivery of HR projects, on time, within budget and that drive engagement within the organisation.
• Be the 2nd line support for relevant HR queries from the HR Operations team and escalate as required to the HR Business Partner and HR Director. 
• Be a key advocate for positive change and radical collaboration within the Service Line. 

Qualifications & Skills

• Prior HR expertise in HR advisory role with an understanding of employee relations and the following centre of excellence cyclical processes: Talent Development, Engagement, Reward and Benefits. 
• Experience in using HR Systems, Workday experience is preferable.
• An individual with strong business acumen who sees the opportunity to drive change. 
• Intellectual agility, good quality judgement and collaborative skills.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to draw insights from data.
• Well-rounded capability across the full HR spectrum​.
• A passion for people engagement that prompts exploration and idea generation.
• A good relationship builder, confident and pragmatic, and will have the ability to quickly get to know the people and get things done in an ambiguous and self-starting environment.
• An interest in or currently working towards CIPD Level 5. 

What we offer

• This is a permanent role. 
• We are flexible in terms of location, but ideally you will be based within a commutable distance from our Manchester office. We operate under hybrid working arrangements and you will be expected to work from the office at least 2 days a week.
• As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. 

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

This job description is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description. Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor, might be part of the job. 

Location:

Manchester - Bonded Warehouse

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent