
Associate, People & Culture at WPP Media
Montreal, CanadaFull-timePeoplePosted 22 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p>
<p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. </p>
<p>WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.</p>
<p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You will be Doing:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Onboarding</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee the onboarding process for all new hires including conducting HR Orientations, enrolling employees onto various systems, administrating surveys and reporting data </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Respond to new hire inquiries promptly, efficiently and accurately to ensure a positive onboarding experience. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Liaise with hiring managers to coordinate first day details. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Offboarding</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Supporting the offboarding of exiting employees </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct, collect and analyze data via Exit Interviews to provide recommendations to the HRBP’s and People Team for retention strategies </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">Payroll Administration</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Coordination of payroll summary reports on a semi-monthly cadence </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain HRIS (ADP Workforce Now) with up-to-date employee data to ensure accurate payroll processing and data integrity </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Calculate staff entitlements surrounding medical leaves, vacation accrual, etc. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">People Data & Reporting</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Create, collate, update and utilize HR metrics to analyze trends and data </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Update, maintain and present reports with KPIs such as attrition rates, vacation usage and hires by client group/department </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assist with ad-hoc projects on as-need basis </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">Policy Interpretation & Application</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain knowledge of HR policies and ON/QC Provincial employment legislation/regulatory changes </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Respond and handle all employee inquiries regarding benefits, leave of absences, paid time off, etc., with the utmost confidentiality. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support the HRBP’s in the Performance Review process ensuring timely adherence to policy and deadlines is met by managers </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You Bring:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">University Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources or any related field </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Less than 1 year of experience within Human Resources, Recruitment and/or related field. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong client service skills </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work successfully within a team as well as independently </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and maintain relationships interdepartmentally as well as with those outside the team </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You have great teamwork skills and are excited about collaborating with others to create a positive impact </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You are results-oriented and have a demonstrated ability to handle multiple completing priorities </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable with change and managing tight deadlines </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Extremely well-organized with a high level of attention to detail </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & SharePoint) </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Comfort level with learning new systems and exploring new technology </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working with HRIS/ADP Workforce Now is an asset </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Offer: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As part of the WPP Media People team, you’ll be exposed to all functions within the HR team, including but not limited to, total rewards, performance management, payroll, HRIS, recruitment, employee relations, policies, etc. This is a great opportunity for someone who is early in their human resources career and is looking to develop operational and strategic skills within a large, multi-matrix, global organization. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Life at WPP Media & Benefits</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span> <br> <br><span data-contrast="none">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Please read our Privacy Notice (</span><a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">)</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment">Privacy Notice</a></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW227196529 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p></div>
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