Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition - Emerging Talent

Mindshare; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking a Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition - Emerging Talent to lead full lifecycle recruitment for early career roles. You will source, engage, and onboard top emerging talent while partnering with internal stakeholders to align talent needs with business goals.

We operate a hybrid work model with several in-office days and offer a comprehensive benefits package. This is a dynamic role ideal for candidates passionate about diversity and inclusive recruitment within a leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years full lifecycle recruitment experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong presentation skills are required.
• Willingness to travel domestically for events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full lifecycle recruitment for early career roles.
• Source and engage candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, Handshake, etc.
• Represent WPP Media at career events, virtual and in-person.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess talent needs and provide updates.
• Develop strategies to raise brand awareness for early talent programs.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Meet or exceed hiring performance benchmarks.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Presentation skills

Travel

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse

Handshake

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition - Emerging Talent

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands, leveraging exceptional talent, data, and world-class partnerships. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven operating unit, delivering creative personalization at scale through media, data, and proprietary platforms. We are committed to a culture built on values of extraordinary creativity, openness, and optimistic growth, fostering an environment where both clients and employees thrive. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary

The Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition - Emerging Talent is crucial to WPP Media's talent strategy, responsible for the full lifecycle recruitment of early career professionals. This role drives the identification, engagement, and onboarding of top emerging talent, supporting WPP Media's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct full lifecycle recruitment for early career roles such as summer internship and full-time Associates.
• Utilize advanced talent platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and/or Handshake, for candidate sourcing and engagement.
• Represent WPP Media at virtual and in-person career-related events to promote opportunities and brand awareness.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assess emerging talent needs and provide strategic recruitment updates.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance brand awareness and market WPP Media's early talent programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
• Achieve or exceed established performance benchmarks (e.g., hires, feedback, outreach).

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience, preferably within emerging/early career talent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated strong presentation skills.
• Willingness to commit to and actively participate in increasing the representation of underrepresented populations within media and advertising.
• Ability to travel domestically for recruitment events as needed.
• Proactive and collaborative work style, with a highly organized approach to task management.

Preferred

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse), Handshake, and/or other talent sourcing platforms.
• Prior experience in college/university admissions or recruitment.
• Project management or coordination experience.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

WPP Media invests in its employees' growth and development. We operate a hybrid work model, with teams in the office approximately four days a week, fostering creativity and collaboration. We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and group retirement plans, significant paid time off, and mental health awareness days. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and equal opportunity, supported by diverse employee resource groups and a focus on continuous learning.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go tohttps://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcomefor more details.

US Pay Range

• $45,000-$90,000USD
• $45,000 - $90,000 USD

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