People Coordinator

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 

Why we're hiring:

As a People Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting our employees and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations. Based in NYC, you’ll work closely with colleagues in both New York and Dallas, as well as our wider People team, reporting to a manager in London. You’ll need to be confident working independently, managing priorities, and partnering across time zones.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in Workday, ensuring all joiners, movers, and leavers are correctly processed.
• Respond to employee queries received via the central mailbox in a timely and professional manner, escalating where appropriate.
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver a best-in-class onboarding experience for new joiners, ensuring all federal forms and compliance requirements are met.
• Provide clear and accurate HR advice to employees, explaining policies and procedures and escalating to People Business Partners when necessary.
• Prepare and issue employment-related letters and documentation as required.
• Support ad-hoc HR projects as requested by the People team.
• Collaborate with HR Operations colleagues in both the US and UK, primarily supporting US teams.
• Identify and suggest improvements to existing processes to enhance efficiency and the employee experience.

What you'll need:

• Previous HR administrative experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience using an HR system (Workday experience highly desirable).
• Basic understanding of payroll processes.
• General knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with great attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, work at pace, and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

 

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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