Senior Resource Manager

VML; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VML seeks a Senior Resource Manager in Atlanta to enhance resource management efforts in a dynamic agency environment. Responsibilities include staffing recommendations, leading meetings, and collaborating with HR for talent mobility. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to balancing talent needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of resource management experience in advertising/marketing.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Firm grasp of agency processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with talent and make staffing recommendations.
• Lead weekly resourcing meetings to ensure talent utilization.
• Work with HR on onboarding new hires and freelancers.

Skills

Resource management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.

Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. Where you shine This person will support the VML resource management department in areas such as: Providing exceptional service as a reinforcement for the main office receptionist. Aiding in the process of coordinating meetings and booking conference rooms. Assisting with vendor and purchase order requests. Processing timesheets and expense reports for some of VML executive leadership team. Handling and supporting additional tasks and projects as needed. What your success will look like Develops relationships with talent at all levels and works as trusted partner to departmental leadership, making staffing recommendations based on skillset and career aspirations, not just availability Maintains knowledge of current and upcoming projects across the agency, building strong relationships with client engagement, Operations, Delivery and new business teams Has a pulse on the overall health and happiness of the department, ensuring any talent concerns are escalated to leadership through the appropriate channels Alerts capability leads of any potential concerns or issues in meeting key client deliverables due to resourcing and makes recommendations to resolve

Leads weekly resourcing meetings, to ensure talent is properly utilized and works to resolve any conflicts or balance workloads. When internal options have been exhausted, identifies needs for freelance talent, creates the business case to hire and works with TA to secure the proper temporary support. Partners with operations to review monthly utilization reports and share insights and action plan with leadership Works with the Talent Acquisition & Human Resources teams to on-board department new hires and freelancers Works with project management functions to ensure internal resourcing platforms are maintained Overall focus on optimizing talent in balance with constant changes to organizational priorities Understands and maintains a knowledge database of team skillsets and career ambitions to be able to properly assign resources and retain top talent Is actively working to maintain a balance between agency margin goals, employee’s ability to do their best work all while being a profitable organization Actively work with department leads and HR to ensure mobility of talent within the agency and network Proactively strategize department staffing needs, identifying peaks/valleys, core competency gaps/redundancies based on client forecasts and trends Continuously strategizes new ideas for process improvements and better ways to foster a connected and inclusive creative department culture Who you are and what you bring 3+ years of resource management experience in advertising/marketing industry

Firm grasp of the processes within an agency environment and a love of creating order in the chaos Deep understanding of the functional skills and responsibilities of various departmental roles Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence across all levels of seniority

Comfortable working in an environment of constant change and doing so with a positive attitude

Proactive and confident in prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced environment 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, click WPP Benefits for more details._$60,000—$140,000 USDWe 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 an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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