People Director | Sydney-NSW

Job Description

Omnicom Media Group - Multi Award Winning Agency Group

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!

What's in it for you?

• An award-winning company culture that encourages innovation, creativity and growth
• We encourage and fully support flexible working
• Continuous development through our extensive annual training program
• We have a bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends)
• We are passionate about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments and we support charities and environmental initiatives
• An abundance of social events, including an annual ski trips
• All the tools, equipment and mentors you need to be successful in your role

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.

Who are you?

• A strong HR Generalist with enough experience to lead and make judgement calls where required
• Have strong written and analytical skills including preparing reports and position papers
• Passion for building culture and creating initiatives that drive engagement and create connection and belonging
• Great stakeholder management skills and the ability to build deep relationships with the key people across the agencies. 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and conditions of employment, including modern awards, NES and the Fair Work Act
• High level communication skills and strong emotional intelligence
• Resilient, and solutions oriented; able to deliver impactful advice to leaders individually and in group settings
• Comfortable delivering workshops and engagement sessions
• Comfortable working autonomously but a strong team player, who collaborates and shares willingly and generously
• Experience in implementing and scaling analytics reporting is highly desirable
• Thrive on managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and on developing strong relationships with all staff across the brands and wider OMG

Next steps

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

We are a committed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are dedicated to ensuring that all employees, and prospective employees, can work in an environment that is free from any form of employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental impairment/disability or any other status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.