People Partner

Role:                 People Partner 
Line Manager:   People Director
Contract:           9-12 month FTC (maternity cover)

We're seeking a strategic and influential People Partner at VML to be a key member of our team. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, ensuring our people strategies directly advance our overall objectives. This role is dedicated to fostering a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive work environment for all employees. Bring your HR expertise to provide strategic guidance, grow our talent, and champion continuous cultural improvement.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Strategic business partnership to your designated client groups, developing a deep understanding of their goals, challenges, and opportunities.

• People strategy development & implementation, by collaborating with senior leaders in your client group to develop and implement people strategies that support business objectives, including talent planning, development, performance management, and employee engagement.

• Talent management & development, by leading talent management initiatives, including succession planning, people development, and supporting career pathways, to ensure a pipeline of high-potential employees.

• Performance management leadership, guiding and supporting leaders in implementing effective performance management practices, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.

• Employee relations expert, providing expert guidance and support to managers on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent approach to our policies and mitigating risk.

• Change management leadership, by leading and supporting change management initiatives, ensuring effective communication, employee engagement, and successful implementation.

• Employee engagement & culture building by developing and implementing initiatives to foster employee engagement, promote a positive and inclusive work environment, and strengthen our company culture.

• Data-driven insights, by utilising data and analytics to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of People initiatives, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

• Compensation & benefits strategy, collaborating with the People Ops team to develop and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.

• Legal compliance, ensuring compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations, and mitigating risks.

• Collaboration & teamwork, working collaboratively with the wider People team and agency leaders to achieve shared goals and objectives.

What You'll Bring:

• Strategic HR expert with a deep understanding of HR principles and practices and a proven track record of developing and implementing successful people strategies.

• Strong business acumen with a strong understanding of business principles and the ability to align People strategies with business objectives.

• Leadership & influence as a trusted People advisor with the ability to influence and inspire others.

• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to build trust and credibility with business leaders and employees at all levels.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience leading and supporting change management initiatives.

• A deep understanding of employee relations principles and best practices.

• Data and analytics knowledge to inform HR decisions.

• A recent background of People Partnering in a complex business.

• Level 7 CIPD or equivalent