Omnicom Health Group Hiring for HR Manager at London Full Time

LOCATION: London SE1, UK based (hybrid working: 3 days in the office/2 days WFH)

ROLE OVERVIEW:
This role provides dedicated HR Generalist support to two London based Agencies within the Professional Networks of the Omnicom Health Group (OHG) https://www.omnicomhealthgroup.com/. The role reports to the Senior HR Director, Europe, based in London, and has frequent interaction with OHG HR colleagues both in Europe (UK and Spain) and in the US (East Coast).

The Human Resources Manager (HRM) will partner with employees and Management across all levels to deliver pro-active HR solutions meeting business needs, while fostering a climate of trust and commitment. They will work on HR projects and initiatives aligned to agency business objectives and OHG HR strategic goals with a coaching approach and collaborative attitude. These projects include engagement, retention, talent management, learning and development and employee programs such as career development, inclusion & diversity, wellbeing, etc.

Key Responsibilities

HR advice & policy – point of contact for general day-to-day HR inquiries. Provide a confidential communication channel for employees and Senior Management. Provide accurate HR advice to employees and managers based on UK employment law and best HR practice. Overseeing all ER matters.

Talent hiring – partner with the European OHG Talent Acquisition team on hiring activity and collaborate on recruitment related projects per agency needs.

Onboarding – ensure a smooth onboarding and orientation experience for new hires. Guide and coach hiring managers on best onboarding practices.

Talent & Career Management – Partner with managers on career development and growth initiatives, including succession planning and talent retention. Coach employees on career growth and development.

Learning & Development (L&D) – work closely with employees and management to define learning strategies and programs. Partner with the OHG L&D team, based in the US, to support the delivery of learning and development activities. Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities.

Benefits – advise on staff benefit queries, liaise with Omnicom benefit brokers as required. Oversee the administration of the auto-enrolment company pension scheme.

Payroll – oversee monthly payroll activity for the two agencies, ensuring payroll data is processed accurately. Partner with the agency Finance teams and the Omnicom in-house payroll team on payroll related matters. Responsible for local payroll SOX Audit.

Immigration – strong understanding of current UK Immigration laws and practices relevant to hiring. Liaison with the Omnicom outside UK counsel on immigration

Skills & Experience

Strong HR generalist experience gained in the United Kingdom within the creative industry (advertising/communications/marketing/PR/media).

Experience of a matrix working environment

Experience working for a US owned company and liaising with HR teams in the US.

University degree. A degree or post-graduate certification with specialty in HR and/or CIPD membership are preferrable.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of various HR tools and systems.

Attributes

Ability to multi-task in a matrix and fast-paced working environment

Strong analytical skills in evaluating information and resolving issues in a collaborative and timely manner.

Ability to deliver pragmatic HR solutions with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude, tailored to local agency/Network people agenda and needs.

Consultative and Coaching approach in relationship building and problem solving with clients and peers.

Ability to embrace change in the workplace and comfortable in adopting to a changing environment.

Inquisitive approach on learning and developing as a HR professional

Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills

Strong project management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines

Strong mentoring skills and experience in mentoring junior HR peers

Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.