Staffing Strategist: Internal Talent & Demand Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Vision and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee mental health awareness days

Discounts through partner programs

Job summary

WPP Media in Chicago area is seeking a Staffing Strategist who connects internal talent to client demand and ensures timely, sustainable staffing outcomes. You will partner with Capacity Planning, Talent Acquisition, HR, and client teams.

This role requires a data-driven mindset, strong communication, and the ability to balance people, client, and commercial priorities, enabling an internal-first deployment model across MMD, Data, Technology, Analytics, Operations, Finance, and People.

Qualifications

• Experience in resource management, workforce planning, or HR-related roles.
• Strong understanding of people management and talent lifecycle processes.
• Proven ability to build relationships with HR, Talent Acquisition, and client teams.
• Strong data capabilities to analyze and interpret workforce data.
• Ability to balance people, client, and commercial priorities.
• Experience with internal mobility, external hiring, and contracting models.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• High attention to data accuracy, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to work autonomously and identify staffing risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Connect internal talent to client demand and ensure effective staffing outcomes.
• Maintain accurate people and skills data and anticipate capacity needs.
• Collaborate with Capacity Planning, Talent Acquisition, HR, and Client teams.
• Support a transparent, scalable internal-first resourcing model.
• Balance stakeholder needs and provide guidance on staffing deployment.

Skills

Resource management

Workforce planning

Talent management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Staffing channels

Communications

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Job description

WPP Media in Chicago area is seeking a Staffing Strategist who connects internal talent to client demand and ensures timely, sustainable staffing outcomes. You will partner with Capacity Planning, Talent Acquisition, HR, and client teams.

This role requires a data-driven mindset, strong communication, and the ability to balance people, client, and commercial priorities, enabling an internal-first deployment model across MMD, Data, Technology, Analytics, Operations, Finance, and People.