Job Purpose
The Talent Management Business Partner will operate as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership, focusing on a broad-based and transformational talent agenda designed to find, grow, and retain top talent within the business. The individual will be a key member of the agency leadership team, collaborating closely with internal counterparts across the Ogilvy Group to ensure successful planning and delivery of talent management programs and services.
The role involves working closely with Executive Leaders to ensure managers are accountable for team performance and that talent development is prioritized for business success.
The successful candidate will be adept at handling both strategic and operational people and organizational challenges with professionalism, confidence, calmness, and candor. Comfort navigating a matrix structure and managing multiple stakeholders is essential.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Business Partnering
- Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, focusing on a broad and transformational talent agenda to attract, develop, and retain innovative talent.
- Support the development and execution of an Employee Value Proposition that reflects the company culture and enhances our competitiveness in recruitment.
- Ensure high-quality onboarding processes for new hires.
- Provide counsel on employee relations issues and organizational development initiatives.
- Collaborate with the executive team to develop relevant retention strategies.
- Foster a culture of honest, open, and regular feedback at all levels, including designing talent audits and succession plans.
- Manage change effectively within the organization.
- Utilize tools and data to identify business trends and implement appropriate solutions.
- Introduce flexible working strategies to attract and retain key talent.
- Promote talent rotation and progression across clients and departments, encouraging collaboration among stakeholders.
- Partner with the Head of L&D to deliver top-tier development programs aligned with business needs.
- Provide coaching to managers to enhance their people management skills.
Talent Acquisition
- Manage the full-cycle talent acquisition process for roles across various departments, from entry-level to senior management.
- Provide insights into industry talent trends.
- Work proactively to source future talent needs and build strong recruitment pipelines.
- Develop sourcing strategies utilizing multiple channels like online job boards, social media, and industry events.
- Maintain relationships with hiring managers and keep them updated on recruitment progress.
- Keep accurate recruitment records and stay informed about industry best practices.
Professional and Technical Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience.
- A postgraduate degree is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of business and commercial principles.
- Proven ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Experience with HR systems and a passion for innovative HR solutions.
- Track record of implementing talent strategies aligned with business goals.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Consultative approach to HR partnership, providing insights and solutions.
- Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
- Strong client and customer service orientation, adaptable to shifting priorities.
- Willingness to be hands-on and demonstrate humility and teamwork in a dynamic environment.