Senior Manager, Talent (Human Resources)

Company Description

Publicis Media is one of Canada’s fastest growing Media Agency networks. The secret sauce? A pool of talented individuals who learn from each other (while tapping into global centres of excellence) and transparency at the core of everything we do, from data reporting to billing all the way to agency leadership. The result is a blend of meaningful work for some of Canadas’ favorite brands and endless opportunities to grow for our team members.

Publicis Media has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture.

Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Talent to support one of the largest brands under Publicis Media umbrella. This role is responsible for overseeing key HR functions, including talent strategy, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and organizational development. The Senior Manager will act as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring alignment between HR initiatives and overall business objectives and report to the SVP, Talent.

 Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business goals and ensure smooth implementation of HR initiatives.
- Talent Acquisition & Retention: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition team and oversee development of retention strategies to reduce turnover and improve employee satisfaction.
- Performance Management: Lead the development and execution of performance evaluation systems, employee development plans, and succession planning.
- Project Management: Bring innovative ideas to the table and spearhead their implementation through effective project management, driving impactful HR initiatives

- HR Metrics & Reporting: Use HR analytics to provide insights and data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
- HR Policies & Compliance: Ensure all HR policies are compliant with legal standards and company regulations. Stay updated on labor law changes and proactively update policies as needed.
- Training & Development: Work closely with L&D team to implement employee training programs to build skills, drive engagement, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Compensation & Benefits: Act as a liaison between HRIS and HR department - oversee compensation and benefits administration to ensure competitiveness and alignment with company goals.
- Culture & Engagement: Promote a positive work culture by driving employee engagement initiatives and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
- HR Metrics & Reporting: Use HR analytics to provide insights and data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing successful HR strategies that support business growth.
- Experience in managing employee relations and performance management

- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) is a nice to have

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in advertising industry with strong preference in media agencies
- Proven success in managing change and supporting organizational transformation
- Experience in managing direct reports

Additional Information

Publicis Media is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Media however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted