groupm | head of People, philippines ( country hr lead)GroupM

Job Description
Description
Position at GroupM
Overview of job
GroupM is the world's largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a HR Lead in Philippines to join our community.
You will be a trusted advisor for Philippines employees, consulting on talent issues across the business. You will develop close working relationships with the leadership team to ensure valuable support and advice is offered on all issues relating to people management and you will support and listen to individuals to understand their growth needs and engagement in the business. You will have a thorough understanding of the Philippines employment relations landscape, applying your knowledge for the betterment of people experience.
At GroupM our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of holistic wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion is important to us.
The three best things about the role:
The opportunity to work in a fast-paced role where no two days are the same
The chance to develop and implement an innovative people and culture strategy to support one of the worlds leading media agencies
A fun-loving group of people that are wildly talented, who will inspire you with their brilliant work every day
In three months, you will be:
Working to get the best from every member of the team
Building trusting and positive relationships with colleagues throughout GroupM
Demonstrating good HRBP skills even when under considerable pressure
Building a solid understanding of the GroupM talent priorities
Giving clear, considered, and concise advice on HR issues and demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills across all levels of seniority
In six months, you will be:
As needed, transitioning the structure of the Philippines people team to best support the business
Building trusting relationships with the agencies, having established credibility as a reliable, responsive, value-adding advisor
Thoroughly understanding the structure, roles and responsibilities within GroupM Philippines
Starting to translate business strategies and objectives into organisation capability and talent requirements
Responsibilities of the role
Engage and proactively partner with managers and leadership team in understanding their business needs and provide strategic advice and initiatives to achieve the business goals
Develop employer brand externally as well as internally
Effectively deploy agency, regional and global projects / systems / initiatives
Oversee the performance review process and continually improve the standards of performance reviews
Develop and monitor compensation and benefit programs aligned to people strategy
Identify and support learning and talent development needs to enable and support the talent strategy
Drive pipeline talent activities, continuously searching for ways to broaden talent pools
Engage strategies to effectively address retention requirements
Up to date knowledge of local HR policies and local employment law
Develop, consolidate and report on key HR analytics
Ensure HR policies are in line with local legislation and global and regional WPP/GroupM policies
Support WPP & GroupM audit & compliance activities as necessary
Be hands on when needed to support the end to end operational management of the employee lifecycle.
What you will need
10+ years of generalist HR experience with strong focus on HR business partnering and HR operations
Up to date knowledge of Philippines employment law, hiring foreign talent and general government directives that impact the employment relationship
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation
Project management skills and ability to drive organisational change
Demonstrated experience in data analytics employee insights reporting
Coaching, mentoring, and counselling skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Previous experience in a highly matrixed fast paced organisation where priorities are constantly evolving
Resilience and the ability to be agile in work output
In recent years, the Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia. Al-Jazeera noted the market demonstrating an unprecedented period of macro-economic buoyancy and political stability, spurring both domestic and international business growth. It is also one of the largest and fastest growing digital markets in Southeast Asia, with growth expecting to increase exponentially in the next few years.
With a population of 109.5 million, 59.2% of these currently have access to the internet. By 2022, the Philippines internet population is forecasted to be 73%. Coupled with the Philippines vibrant economic growth and the expansion of its digital footprint, GroupM Philippines is well-positioned as an exciting and innovative organization for media players and talent to be.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.