Staffing Strategist, Resource Management
About the role
About WPP Media
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.
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.
For more information, visit wppmedia.com.
OVERVIEW OF JOB
As a Staffing Strategist at WPP Media you play a crucial role in connecting internal talent with growth opportunities, support client teams with optimal staffing solutions, and maintain accurate people data and processes that shape business growth and success. This position requires a deep understanding of employee needs, skills, and aspirations, and a strategic approach to balancing the interests of people, clients, and the business
REPORTING OF THE ROLE
This role will report to the Staffing Strategist Lead and partner closely with Capacity Planners, People Partners, Capability Leads, Data and Systems teams and Resource Management leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Understanding our People
Help internal people connect to opportunities at WPP Media
Work closely with People Partners and Learning & Effectiveness to understand people needs, opportunities and trainings in preparation for future opportunities
Work with Capability leadership to understand their skillsets in order to fulfil upcoming demand
Work with the broader people team to identify and assess employee interests and development areas, offering opportunities to align client scopes to employee growth and mobility desires
Fulfillment
Support Client Teams by staffing the right people to the right opportunities
Balance people, client and business interests
Work closely with Capacity Planners to understand the right people to allocate to staff plans, ensuring the right skillset, location and level
Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to staff external hires against staff plans as needed
Data, Tracking & Processes
Maintain people data and all staffing related operations for the people you are responsible for, including but not limited to: time tracking, rotations, allocations, open aging roles, time in client, utilisation and attrition
Ensure people are leveraged during downtime to help with client work, sales opportunities etc.
Flag any potential delays to Capacity Planners and work through strategic solutions and risk management
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Strong understanding of HR processes, employee development and talent management
Experience in Resource Management or Talent Acquisition
Familiarity or experience in the Advertising, Creative or Media industry is a plus
Proficiency in data management and analysis
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data and information
Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and navigate challenging conversations
IMPACT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Connect internal talent with growth opportunities, significantly contributing to employee satisfaction and retention
Provide strategic staffing recommendations that balance the interests of people, clients, and the business
Ensure accuracy and reliability of staffing-related data and processes
Support client teams by ensuring the right talent is allocated to meet client needs effectively
AUTONOMY AND MANAGEMENT
Operate with a high level of autonomy, making informed decisions about staffing and talent management
Participate in initiatives to improve staffing-related processes and systems
Proactively own and resolve all assigned staffing tasks, continuously communicating with relevant parties on status and problem solving where necessary
INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
Identify and implement process improvements for tracking time, rotations, and allocations
Develop creative solutions to align employee development opportunities with client demands
Continuously refine and optimize staffing-related processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
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