Role Overview
WPP Media is hiring a People Manager. This is a full-time role in New York. the employer indicates they sponsor work visas. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and empathetic HR Generalist to join our People Team. In this critical role, you will help ensure a consistently positive and compliant employee experience from onboarding through offboarding. You will play a vital part in fostering an engaging workplace, optimizing HR processes, and directly contributing to the overall success and strategic objectives of our organization.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle & Experience:
· Onboarding & Integration: Facilitate engaging new hire orientation sessions and manage the onboarding process to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for all new team members.
· New Hire Check-ins: Conduct regular check-ins with new hires, identifying and addressing potential challenges, and distilling feedback into actionable themes and recommendations for continuous improvement.
· Employee Support: Serve as a trusted resource, providing expert guidance and support to employees on a wide range of HR-related topics including policies, benefits, leave administration, alternative work arrangements, and issue resolution. Assist HRBPs and HR Leads with compensation recommendations.
· Offboarding: Orchestrate a smooth and respectful offboarding experience for departing employees and their managers, including managing associated documentation and processes. Assist HRBPs with conducting involuntary separations, preparing talking points for manager and answering questions from manager/separating employees
· Exit Interviews: Conduct confidential exit interviews, analyze feedback for key trends, and provide insights and recommendations to People team leadership for enhancing employee retention and the overall employee experience.
HR Programs & Compliance:
· Performance Management: Facilitate and support various tasks and trainings related to our performance management and goal-setting processes, ensuring clarity, fairness, and effectiveness.
· HR Program Promotion: Actively promote and support the adoption of HR programs, initiatives, and policies designed to foster an efficient, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
· Culture & Engagement: Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction, well-being, and engagement, including the implementation of perks and benefits and organization of culture-building activities.
· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of compliance requirements.
· Immigration Support: Provide essential support and coordination for employee immigration cases.
Strategic Partnership & Data Integrity:
· Employee Relations: Partner closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Employee Relations specialists to effectively address and resolve complex employee relations issues, performance concerns, and disciplinary actions.
· Talent Strategy Support: Assist HR Leaders with strategic talent initiatives, including talent mapping, succession planning exercises, and workforce development programs.
· HRIS Management: Regularly audit, update, and maintain accurate employee data within our HRIS (Human Resources Information System), ensuring data integrity and generating reports as required.
· Project Management: Participate in and lead various HR projects and initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement and innovation of People Team operations.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
· 3+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employee lifecycle management.
· Solid knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA).
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
· Strong interpersonal and active listening skills, with a proven ability to build rapport and trust.
· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
· Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
· Aptitude for problem-solving, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
· Experience working in a fast-paced professional services environment.
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the People Manager position at WPP Media?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to WPP Media. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the People Manager position at WPP Media located?
This position is based in New York. WPP Media has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a People Manager at WPP Media earn?
WPP Media has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the People Manager role at WPP Media posted?
This role was posted on May 6, 2026 (32 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Does WPP Media sponsor work visas for this role?
Yes. WPP Media has indicated that this position is open to candidates requiring work visa sponsorship. Confirm specifics (H-1B, OPT, country eligibility, etc.) during the recruiter screen.
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