Director, HRBP

Publicis 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. 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 more than 23 000 employees worldwide.

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner is a strategic people leader supporting 400+ employees across 160over
90’s global network. Based in New York City and reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this role partners closely with senior leaders across Partnerships, Experiential, PR/Social, Finance, and Business Operations to drive organizational performance, talent strategy, and a connected, high‑impact culture. The Director brings a global perspective and strong business insight, advising on workforce planning, organizational build, leadership development, and employee engagement while anticipating business needs, using data to influence decisions, and designing scalable people programs that support growth across diverse markets.

The Director also leads all aspects of complex employee relations, guarantees adherence across multiple jurisdictions, and strengthens leadership capability through mentoring and development.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Partnerships, Experiential, PR/Social, Finance, and Business Operations leadership teams, influencing business and talent decisions through strategic counsel, data‑driven insights, and practical solutions that drive organizational performance.
• Proactively identify organizational and talent challenges, assess root causes, and develop actionable solutions while influencing leaders to drive alignment, accountability, and successful execution.
• Partner with hiring managers and department heads to understand staffing needs, forecast open positions, and plan recruiting strategies; manage headcount with finance and business leaders to ensure staffing structures align with organizational needs.
• Influence leaders to optimize team structures, workforce planning, and talent strategies; drive initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, business performance, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Coordinate company‑wide training on and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including health and safety regulations, anti‑harassment and non‑discrimination policies, and employee conduct guidelines.
• Implement organizational talent initiatives, focusing on recruitment, retention, training, and professional growth with emphasis on leadership development.
• Coach and counsel management and employees in areas of employee relations, conflict resolution, performance appraisals, and disciplinary measures.
• Investigate potential EEO issues, discrimination, harassment, or other employee relations complaints; present findings to the appropriate parties.
• Proactively implement procedures that promote employee performance and job satisfaction; ensure fair and consistent application of company policy while promoting positive morale.
• Guide assigned client groups through semi‑annual performance review process and coordinate with senior management and finance counterparts to execute merit planning.
• Compile and process new hire paperwork, employee data changes, merit increases, salary adjustments, and terminations leveraging Workday.
• Anticipate business needs and bring forward solutions, recommendations, and insights rather than simply responding to requests.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management, or related field required; relevant Master’s degree preferred.
• HR certifications a plus, including but not limited to PHR, SHRM‑CP, SPHR, SHRM‑SCP, APTD, or CPLP.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of Human Resources experience with a focus on strategic business partnership, employee relations, and…