The HR Director plays a pivotal role in aligning the Human Resources strategy with the Publicis Group's business goals, focusing on talent acquisition, succession planning, talent and change management, organizational development, performance management, and compensation. Acting as a trusted advisor and business partner to executives, the HR Director addresses people and organizational issues while collaborating with senior leaders and employees to enhance work relationships, build morale, boost productivity, and improve staff retention by identifying staffing and training needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (THE JOB)
Organizational Development:
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership to develop a talent agenda.
- Align HR strategies with business strategies to create high-impact human capital solutions.
- Advise management on organizational changes and nuances of agency positions.
- Strengthen the HR team with clearly defined roles.
Talent Acquisition:
- Manage recruitment processes to ensure timely and quality hires.
- Build a database of key performers across industries.
- Align hiring with budget allocations and recruitment targets.
Onboarding and Integration:
- Develop and implement an onboarding program for new hires.
- Ensure new hires understand company policies and have necessary tools.
Performance Management:
- Ensure timely evaluations and maintain high compliance in career discussions.
- Design retention plans for top talents.
Management Services:
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting and respond promptly to partner requests.
- Maintain accurate employee data to inform organizational metrics and audits.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Oversee timely delivery of benefits and perform regular salary reviews.
- Update and harmonize salary and benefit plans according to needs.
Talent Development:
- Create and maintain a training calendar; identify and approve training needs.
Employee Relations and Pulse:
- Lead initiatives to promote morale and handle employee issues effectively.
- Work closely with leadership and legal for employee dispute resolutions.
- Aim for positive feedback in employee surveys and retain key talents.
KEY REQUIREMENTS (THE PERSON)
- Experience Requirement: Proven experience in a senior HR role, leading talent management and development initiatives.
- Visionary Leader: Future-oriented, driven, excellent problem solver, and decisive.
- Proactive Approach: Action-oriented, energetic, ready to face challenges.
- Business Partner: Deep understanding of organizational structure and behavior with experience partnering with decision-makers for talent transformation.
- Influential Communicator: Capable of engaging key stakeholders across brands and practices.
- Inspiring Manager: Collaborative, team-oriented, skilled in coaching and motivating teams.
- Strong Operator: Experienced in building HR teams and processes, hands-on operations leader, proficient in working with finance and shared services.
- Brand Ambassador: Strong market reputation, comfortable representing the company at events, enhancing the company's profile locally.
- Data-Driven: Utilizes data and metrics to optimize talent strategies and people management aligned with business needs.
- Local Expertise: Deep knowledge of the local market, cultural sensitivities, and dynamics.
COMPANY VALUES
TRUST
Trust is the cornerstone upon which we build our relationships. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of how a partner should behave. We treat our people and our clients with respect, transparency and honesty.
TALENT
This is first and foremost a people business. We are committed to ensuring Publicis Groupe is a destination for the best talent in our industry. We value people as individuals, growing ourselves as we grow our client's business.
TRANSFORMATION
True transformation comes when we stop managing change, and instead initiate change. We believe in our purpose to be the admired force for business transformation. We believe that focusing on performance and results has the power to transform client business.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Publicis Groupe is a global leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. With over 80,000 talented professionals in 100 countries, Publicis Groupe offers seamless access to expertise across a wide range of capabilities. In Vietnam, Publicis Groupe is home to renowned creative agencies, media agencies, production services, social and digital teams, PR and events, and digital technology and data teams.
