About the Role:
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
The People Operations Director will be responsible for leading, and elevating, our centralised People Services Hub – a function that is just 18 months young and full of potential. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive operational excellence in HR service delivery, drive and implement talent technology solutions (primary suite: SAP Successfactors), streamline key people processes, leverage people analytics insights to inform decision-making, and manage key reward and employee benefits projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and digital transformation in HR, driving efficiency and impact.
What you’ll bring to the role
- Proven experience in a senior HR operations or shared services leadership role.
- Strong expertise in HR technology, preferably SAP Successfactors: systems implementation, and process automation.
- Experience with people analytics, data-driven decision-making, and reporting.
- Knowledge of compensation, reward frameworks, and employee benefits administration.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of driving high-performing teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and change leadership abilities.
- Experience in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with complex HR structures.
- Competent understanding of UK employment law and compliance requirements.
About the Agency:
Omnicom Media Group UK (OMG UK) is the media division of Omnicom Group Inc., headquartered in London with offices in Manchester and Newcastle. OMG UK exists to power its four UK agencies – OMD UK, MG OMD, PHD UK, and Hearts & Science. The four agencies have open access to OMG UK’s Centres of Excellence which provide market-leading capabilities across Digital Marketing, Creative Solutions, Investment and Futures.
OMG UK agencies are holders of numerous Agency and Network of the Year accolades, alongside multiple awards at the Global Festival of Media Awards, Cannes Lions, The Drum Awards, and IPA Effectiveness Awards.
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Flexible Working
At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30.
We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.
Be Your Best
We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com to let us know how we can support you.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG
At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.
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