People Manager

WPP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is seeking an experienced and proactive People Manager to join our global Finance function. You will act as dedicated HR partner for internal Finance teams, shaping talent, engagement and performance initiatives.

Reporting to the Global Senior People Director, you will drive people strategies, partner with leaders, and use data to inform decision-making. We offer a hybrid work model and opportunities to influence business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a People Manager, HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role.
• Strong employee relations experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A passion for creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can do their best work

Responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated People lead for Finance leaders and teams.
• Partner with business leaders to drive people strategies, programmes and initiatives.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning and workforce planning.
• Drive performance and career development conversations.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters and ensure policy compliance.
• Contribute to strategic people projects and utilise data to inform decisions.

Skills

People management

Employee relations

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

HR systems

MS Office

Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

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.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive People Manager to join our global, high‑performing corporate functions Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to act as a primary People lead for dedicated internal client groups, making a tangible commercial difference to the business while continuously innovating our people practices.

What you'll be doing:

Your primary responsibility will be to act as the dedicated People lead for assigned internal Finance departments and stakeholder groups. You will independently drive comprehensive support, partnering directly with business leaders to achieve organisational objectives. You will own the execution of people strategies, programmes, and initiatives within your client groups, requiring a high level of independent judgment, commercial acumen, and a solid mastery of the People profession.

Stakeholder / Internal Client Relationship Management

• Build strong partnerships with Finance leaders and teams.
• Provide trusted advice and coaching on people matters.
• Translate business needs into practical people solutions.
• Deliver people programmes, policies and change initiatives.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning and workforce planning.
• Drive performance and career development conversations.

Employee Engagement and Communication

• Help create an inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Use employee feedback and insights to improve engagement and experience.
• Support effective communication across teams.

Performance and Development

• Identify development opportunities for individuals and teams.
• Support learning initiatives that build capability and performance.
• Partner with leaders to develop future talent.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Provide guidance on employee relations matters and employment legislation.
• Manage ER cases fairly, consistently and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and best practice.

Strategic Support & AI Innovation

• Contribute to strategic people projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Use people data to provide insights and support decision-making.
• Explore how AI and technology can improve employee and manager experiences.

Who you'll be working with:

Reporting into the Global Senior People Director, this role will act as the dedicated People Partner for Finance leaders and teams, providing strategic advice on talent, performance, engagement, workforce planning and employee relations. You will work closely with Finance leadership, employees, and specialist HR teams including Talent Acquisition, Learning, Reward, ER and People Analytics to deliver people initiatives and support business objectives.

What You'll Need

• Experience in a People Manager, HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role.
• Strong employee relations experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A passion for creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can do their best work

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?

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.