People Advisor
Location: London, UK - hybrid
Contact type: FTC (12 Months)
Full Time/Part time: Full time ideally, but we will consider 4 days
Reporting into: Head of Employee Experience
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Ogilvy Health is one of the largest global networks in healthcare communications and provides strategic, integrated communication solutions for our clients, including many of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. We are made up of healthcare communication specialists across the disciplines of medical education and communications; brain sciences; brand promotion; digital and social; strategic planning; public relations and creative/design
About the Role
Working in HR today is undoubtedly challenging and multifaceted, demanding a strategic thinker who can navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. If you're passionate about creating a positive and inclusive workplace and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a real impact.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced People Advisor (HR Advisor) to join our team at the world's leading creative advertising agency. As a People Advisor, you will be a key member of our team, responsible for providing HR advice and support to our employees across the organisation. You will play a critical role in helping us to attract, develop, and retain top talent while ensuring that our employees have the support and resources they need to excel in their roles.
This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a unique blend of work in the dynamic world of advertising and the specialist health sector. You'll be navigating a matrixed and complex organisational structure, delivering effective HR solutions and making a real impact.
We require a versatile individual who excels in navigating complexity and establishing effective structures and processes to overcome challenges. This requires a proactive approach and an innovative mindset, consistently seeking out new solutions and approaches. Collaboration is key, as this role entails working closely with teams and supporting areas beyond one's immediate responsibilities. Additionally, you possess a keen eye for enhancing the employee experience, actively identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating with People Partners to implement impactful changes.
As a People Advisor, you will work closely with our HRBPs to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture. You will have the opportunity to partner with our business leaders to provide guidance on a wide range of HR issues, including employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
What You’ll Do
As a People Advisor, you'll be a trusted partner to our employees and business leaders, providing comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
- Supporting the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and programs.
- Championing a positive, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
What You’ll Need
We're looking for someone with the ability to understand and respond effectively to the needs and perspectives of others. Someone who can confidently navigate complex situations and offer constructive challenges to stakeholders. You'll be able to take a broad perspective, making objective decisions that align with both employee well-being and business objectives.
- Experience in a similar HR Advisor or HR Generalist role, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of HR best practices and relevant legislation, including labour laws and equal employment opportunity regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex situations and develop effective solutions.
- Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a commitment to promoting these values in the workplace.
Benefits
- Private Medical Cover OR Monthly Leisure Allowance (£45!) OR Dental Cover
- 25 days annual leave, plus a day off for your birthday and a paid volunteering day
- Access to our excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Lifeworks
- Access to a range of fantastic resources in our L&D Academy
- A dedicated Culture Committee who keep us entertained throughout the year with a range of inclusive sociable events - we like to have fun!
- 1:1 coaching to support your personal and professional development
- A generous pension scheme, with contributions matched up to a total of 17.5% (i.e. you pay in 7%, Ogilvy Health pays in 10.5%)
- Take advantage of season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme, property rental assistance, and generous employee discounts.
Our ambition is to attract the very best diverse talent to Ogilvy, and to be the employer of choice in the UK. We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, and once they’re here, for them to want to stay with us, grow their career, and to feel they belong with us.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
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