PEOPLE DIRECTOR - SYDNEY

• Full Time, Permanent
• South Eveleigh, Sydney
• Great location and benefits
  OMG includes the full-service media networks OMD Worldwide, PHD Network, Foundation and Hearts & Science, as well as specialist agencies, Resolution Digital (Programmatic Activation & Digital Marketing) and Annalect (Consultancy, Data and Analytics). We offer unparalleled clout in the marketplace, as well as a depth of capabilities and experience to drive leadership and innovation in every media type.
  OMG continues to be pioneers in delivering staff engagement via extensive training schedules, health & wellbeing programs and a key focus on employees’ careers. We are leaders in DE&I being the first major advertising business in Australia to commit to a RAPP in 2016 and a DE&I charter in 2020 with ambitious goals. We are always looking for the best talent in market which is why we are keen to talk to you!

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

At the heart of Omnicom Media Group is the People Team. The strategic powerhouse responsible for the agency groups culture and reputation as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work.
As the People Director, you will assist the agencies in providing strategic and operational HR advice and support to all Sydney employees. Supported by the broader People Team, you will proactively work with your client groups to ensure the growth of people leaders, with a focus on performance, development and coaching. You will work with the broader People Team and market leads to ensure that the people strategy is converted into local market initiatives leveraged to attract and retain market leading talent.
You will be the go-to person for the leadership teams in the brand in all matters people related and as such, you’ll be able to advise and support them through a variety of tasks making judgement calls where required to do so for the best outcome.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Support the Sydney offices of OMG’s agencies.
• Provide operational people advice, problem solving and support to those agencies and its employees including issues such as probation reviews, performance improvement plans, separations and benefits queries and general day to day & ad-hoc queries
• Support and management (as directed by the CPO) of the company’s visa sponsorship process as it relates to Sydney based employees
• Proactively partner with your client groups to ensure the growth of people leaders, with a focus on performance, development and coaching
• Work with the CPO and market leads to ensure that the people strategy is converted into local market initiatives leveraged to attract and retain market leading talent
• Champion inclusivity for all whilst possessing a fun, personable and approachable manner
• Thrive on managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and on developing strong relationships with all staff across OMG, in particular within the Sydney agencies.