People Data & Reporting Manager (12m FTC)

WPP; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in marketing services, WPP seeks a data governance specialist to enhance HR strategy through data insights. This role involves developing automated processes, analyzing datasets for trends, and ensuring data quality across systems. Ideal candidates are adept problem solvers with a solid background in HR data and governance methodologies.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with HR data.
• Proven ability to manage confidential data with integrity.
• Experience in complex, matrixed business environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated processes for data collection and validation.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of large datasets to identify trends and present findings.
• Support integration of data feeds between HRIS systems and downstream applications.

Skills

Data governance

Data analysis

Data integration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Data Science or HR

Job description

London, England, United Kingdom

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Why we're hiring:

In this interim role, you will drive the integrity and quality of employee data, leading the development of advanced reports and data-driven insights to inform HR strategy. You will play a critical role in defining and implementing best practices for data governance within our HRIS systems. You will have extensive experience working with HR data, a deep understanding of data integration challenges, establish a process for ongoing data collection and clean-up activities, and adapt to the evolving needs of a global population. Delivery may include leveraging solutions that exist or are being developed with collaborating teams (e.g. GPDS Global People Data Solution) at WPP. Where other solutions are not available nor fit for purpose, you may need to design and deploy unique and interim solves.

If you are motivated by problem solving, continuous improvement and finding the simplest solution in a complex landscape, this is the role for you!

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and implement automated processes for data collection, cleansing, and validation from multiple sources, ensuring data accuracy, maintenance and consistency
• Collaborate with business partners and others to identify opportunities for data-driven improvements and implement solutions to improve HR processes and decision-making
• Design, develop, and maintain complex reports and dashboards using advanced analytics techniques to provide meaningful insights to stakeholders, including predictive modeling and trend analysis
• Perform in-depth analysis of large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management
• Support the integration and maintenance of data feeds between HRIS (e.g. Workday, Talent Tree, GPDS) and downstream applications (e.g., Culture Amp, Nadia), ensuring data consistency and accuracy across systems
• Develop, communicate and maintain data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality and compliance
• Gain knowledge of all People data and reporting related processes across the network Understand the objectives, scope, timelines, and ownership of all projects. Act as a global connector between these initiatives to help avoid duplication and complexity
• Leverage the full potential of AI in people data & reporting, such as automating tasks and unlocking new insights
• Collaborate on the Job Architecture framework, including regular data refreshes and global process and mapping/levelling criteria
• In partnership with other global WPP people systems and programmes (i.e. Job Architecture & Workday at minimum), standardise and optimise people data structures and taxonomies
• Facilitate WPP HQ translation and aid implementation of any future global WPP enterprise data solutions or tools (i.e., Workday). Facilitate transition from any current tools into new solution
• Launch, train and support local market implementation of any new data related technology, system or tool. Create central resources such as trainings, standard operating procedures, timelines, RACIs, and engagement plans where necessary to support adoption
• Lead, coach, and manage a global data analyst to support across deliverables and projects

Who you'll be working with:

You will report into the WPP Compensation and Benefits team, and work with data specialist teams including the Enterprise Data Group.

What you'll need:

• A background in people data and reporting with proven experience working in a complex, matrixed business environment
• Ability to guide the work of others through your influence, which will be valued by your demonstrated expertise
• Ability to manage highly confidential data with utmost sensitivity and appropriate data protections measures
• Define goals and metrics, develop actionable plans and manage work to achieve desired outcomes
• Comfortable working under ambiguous, changing conditions

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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