Strategic HR Partner, NYC (Hybrid)

WPP Media Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

WPP is seeking a Senior People Partner to join our Corporate People Team and be based in New York, serving as a trusted right hand to the VP, People, North America while providing dedicated partnership to assigned global functions.

The role supports the employee experience for 600+ HQ employees in the US, coordinating People core processes, onboarding, and escalations for the global HRBP team. Strong judgment and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive experience in Human Resources, People Operations, HR business partnering, or a related function.
• Experience supporting employees and leaders in a complex, fast-moving, and preferably global or matrixed organization.
• Experience coordinating annual People processes such as performance reviews, goal setting, compensation planning, and talent activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary People partner for assigned global corporate functions, building trusted relationships with senior leaders and employees in New York and other locations.
• Advise leaders on day-to-day People matters, including organizational changes, workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, and team effectiveness.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Employee Relations, and other specialist teams on sensitive or higher-risk matters.
• Coordinate annual People processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, salary and bonus planning, stock planning, and related talent activities.
• Draft clear employee communications, leader guidance, talking points, presentations, and follow-up messages.
• Navigate Workday to review, validate, and reconcile employee information and confirm that required transactions are completed accurately.

Skills

HR business partnering

Workday proficiency

Excel skills

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Discretion and judgment

Tools

Workday

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WPP is seeking a Senior People Partner to join our Corporate People Team and be based in New York, serving as a trusted right hand to the VP, People, North America while providing dedicated partnership to assigned global functions.

The role supports the employee experience for 600+ HQ employees in the US, coordinating People core processes, onboarding, and escalations for the global HRBP team. Strong judgment and discretion are essential.