Director, Human Resources
Listed on 2026-07-09
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager
Overview
Publicis 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 1,500+ 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.
- Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute talent strategies that support business goals, client demands and organizational growth
- Facilitate 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 strategies
- Identify 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 intervention
- Translate people data (engagement, attrition, performance) into actionable insights for leaders
- Oversee employee relations matters and investigations to minimize organizational risk
- Help drive people initiatives focusing on retention, engagement, recognition and talent management
- Advise and respond quickly to management needs regarding general Talent & HR issues
- Work with the Talent, leadership, and client teams to implement people and culture programs that align with our Agency's mission, vision, values, and objectives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work at all levels of the organization
- Detail-oriented and highly motivated, self-starter, able to multi-task and work well under pressure
- Willing to go that extra mile to deliver high quality output
- Great problem solving skills
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
- Candidate must have strong organizational skills
- Experience managing and/or mentoring team members
- 10+ Years in the Human Resources field in a similar role
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, 401(k), as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
CompensationCompensation Range: USD $ - USD $ 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.
EqualEmployment Opportunity
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