Director, Human Resources

Company descriptionPublicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI (inclusive of Picture Motion and RDL Worldwide); and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]), Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.OverviewPublicis Media’s Talent team is seeking a Director to support with driving people initiatives across a wide range of client groups within the Publicis Zenith brand. The Director will be responsible for helping to manage the day-to-day Talent function and drive programs and initiatives for around 1500+ employees. Not only will you work in lock step with your core Talent team and internal client teams; but you will also work with the broader Publicis Media Talent Team on initiatives to cultivate our unique culture and people practices.ResponsibilitiesPartner with senior leaders to develop and execute talent strategies that support business goals, client demands and organizational growthFacilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning initiatives to enhance the leadership pipeline.Identify and accelerate high-potential talent while addressing gaps with targeted development or hiring strategiesIdentify team and organizational issues and apply solutions to improve collaboration.Lead change management for business transformation, client shifts, or operational changes.Proactively mitigate risk through strong coaching, documentation, and early interventionTranslate people data (engagement, attrition, performance) into actionable insights for leadersOversee employee relations matters and investigations to minimize organizational riskHelp drive people initiatives focusing on retention, engagement, recognition and talent managementAdvise and respond quickly to management needs regarding general Talent & HR issuesWork with the Talent, leadership, and client teams to implement people and culture programs that align with our Agency's mission, vision, values, and objectivesQualificationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work at all levels of the organizationDetail-orientated and highly motivated, self-starter, able to multi-task and work well under pressureWilling to go that extra mile to deliver high quality outputGreat problem solving skillsSolid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointCandidate must have strong organizational skillsExperience managing and/or mentoring team membersExperience/Skill: 10+ Years in the Human Resources field in a similar roleAdditional informationOur Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#LI-YM1Compensation Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $194,220.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/21/2026.