Executive - Resource Management

About WPP Media

WPP is a trusted global growth partner for leading brands, combining exceptional talent, reliable data, intelligence, and premier partnerships through its pioneering marketing platform, WPP Open. This platform enables clients to understand the effectiveness of their media investments clearly. WPP Media operates as the AI-driven media unit within WPP, integrating media, data, and partnerships to deliver large-scale personalized creative solutions.

WPP Media stands as a global media collective focused on uniting the best platforms, people, and partners to create expansive growth opportunities. Our culture prioritizes creativity in shaping better futures for people, the planet, clients, and communities.

Role Summary and Responsibilities

Working within the Global Operations Centre (GOC), this role involves collaborating across teams in the US, Europe, and Asia to implement impactful solutions in a multicultural environment. The Executive - People Planning will be responsible for organizing and assigning talent within the Offshore team in India to serve agencies in EMEA and APAC regions. This includes understanding market demands, client needs, individual skills, and career aspirations to align resource allocation effectively.

• Maintain accurate and timely updates on resource allocations in the tracking system.
• Record HR changes such as hires, resignations, or special leaves promptly in the resourcing tracker.
• Ensure new demand data is added to the resourcing tracker without delay.
• Perform basic data reporting and analysis functions.
• Prepare and distribute weekly email reports generated from Power BI and tracker data.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient verbal and written communication abilities in English.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Positive mindset and capacity to perform effectively under tight deadlines.
• Interest or background in human resources, workforce planning, or data analysis.

Work Culture and Benefits

WPP Media fosters a culture focused on employee growth and responsible media investment. Employees have access to global networks for career development and learning opportunities at the forefront of marketing and advertising. The company hosts various employee resource groups, social events, and recognizes key milestones to build team spirit.

Benefits include competitive medical, dental, vision coverage, group retirement plans, ample paid time off, exclusive partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.

WPP Media supports diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities without discrimination. The company promotes a hybrid working style with approximately four days in-office attendance weekly, while accommodating flexibility needs when discussed during hiring.