Weber Shandwick, Inc.

We create cultural value and help brands navigate the ever-changing age of earned: an age where consumers actively say no to advertising; an age where everyone is an influencer that can make or break your brand; an age where content can be turned into commercial opportunity. Our talented team builds brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world's leading brands and businesses. We earn affection, attention, affinity and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel & tourism, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment & lifestyle and energy. We are known for: Developing data driven insights and strategy to drive measurable impact Creating impactful campaigns that tap into culture Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and owned What's happening? We are an award winning and forward-thinking People team looking for a People Advisor to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract. Our People Advisor will act as a trusted partner to employees and managers, providing guidance and support on a range of people related matters. This role involves advising on employee relations, implementing HR policies, supporting performance management, and promoting a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about people and organisational success. You may already be a People Advisor in a smaller organisation seeking a new challenge, or an experienced People Coordinator looking to take a step up. What will you be doing? Working across the UK with our Senior Advisor and Apprentice, supporting the People Leads, you will provide support in a range of areas including: General HR support across the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, probation, employee relations, appraisals, training, employee queries, and exit procedures. Working closely with the broader people team to deliver consistent, responsive, and forward-looking HR guidance and messaging that drives real impact. Acting as first line of support for dealing with and responding to queries (for example employment law, flexible working, leaves, maternity, paternity, grievances, disciplinaries and performance management). Supporting and advising managers on performance management issues (PIP and probation), as well as disciplinary, grievance and appeal meetings; escalating complex employee cases as required. Managing the probation process, including taking managers through the process and keeping up to date on employee progress, ensuring all probation meetings and corresponding paperwork is done in a timely manner. Coaching managers through effective appraisal reviews, and training on the system used. Proactively managing long-term or repetitive absence including occupational health assessments and group income protection policy cases in conjunction with the IPG DXTRA Payroll & Benefits team. Maintaining a proficient working knowledge of monthly payroll inputting processes required to be completed by IPG DXTRA HR Shared Services team, and ensure changes are completed in a timely and accurate manner for a successful sign off. Supporting client groups with exit interviews, working with the Senior People Advisor to identify trends and recommendations. Contributing to the continuous improvement of the People function, making improvements to our processes to ensure they are efficient and ensure we are providing excellent client service. Contributing to the generation of ideas and assist the wider People team in the delivery of People projects and initiatives across the Company such as onboarding, DEI, surveys, and various internal events. Building and maintaining effective relationships to support all stakeholders. Leading on general queries for your Client Group(s) and providing HR support and advice across the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, probation, employee relations, appraisals, training, employee queries, and exit procedures. Providing best practice guidance and supporting managers on a variety of employee relations cases to maintain a high standard of employee experience and organisational integrity. Escalate complex cases as needed to maintain a high standard of employee experience and organisational integrity. Supporting with the advancing of our People data and analysis offerings. Collaborate with the Senior People Advisor to uncover trends, transforming insights into actionable recommendations that drive continuous improvement across Weber Shandwick, UK. Who are you? The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key attributes: Trusted Advisor Gains trust and respect with employees and managers. You will be a trusted member of the People team who has emotional intelligence, an understanding of how to treat and manage information in confidence, who lives and breathes the Weber Shandwick values. Inclusive Champions the value of working with diverse groups of people and sees how different perspectives enrich the work we do. Encourages a collaborative and inclusive attitude. Promotes confidence in the team to ensure they always have a voice and seat at the table. Keen interest in and knowledge around DEI, mental health, wellbeing, culture, and ways of working A Generalist A well rounded generalist with exposure to the full employee journey - under our People pillars of 'Find Me, Grow Me, Know Me, Keep Me'. Curious Mind Starting to take the time to understand the business, strategy and see where the people agenda fits whilst understanding their own developmental needs. Critical Thinking Building up experience in supporting projects, particularly around enhancing the employee experience; Drives the use of data and metrics in analysing trends and gaps and making decisions. Core Benefits: Private medical insurance Group life assurance Group income protection Employee Assistance Programme Buy or sell holiday Additional life assurance cover Critical Illness Insurance Travel insurance Health screening Cycle to work scheme Health cash plan Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6-month+ contracts to support home working setup 25 days' annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off and discretionary festive closure Flexible public holidays Exclusive shopping discounts and perks Headspace membership Season ticket loan Long service bonus Enhanced family leave Inclusive and invisible health policies Note from the talent team: We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search. At IPG DXTRA we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at . This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. 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