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BrandRole Summary and ImpactThe Director, Employee Relations EMEA manages a Senior Manager, Employee Relations EMEA,

being accountable for Employee Relations

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. You will have a wide-ranging brief to

maintain and develop effective working relationships across the wider People community,

creating a trust-based, high-performing culture that drives consistent delivery across your

business area. This role is central to supporting the broader business in all areas of People

teams.

The Director, Employee Relations,

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, is responsible for providing expert guidance

and directly handling employee relations matters across the EMEA region. This role ensures fair

and respectful treatment of employees by advising and supporting employees, managers, and

People Partners (HRBPs) on a broad range of escalated employment issues. The Director,

Employee Relations conducts thorough investigations, provides recommendations, upskilling in

the wider people team, and mitigates risks to the organization while ensuring compliance with

relevant employment laws and regulations within the EMEA region.Skills and ExperienceAt

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, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace

WPP and

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’s

shared

core

value

s:Be

Extraordinary

by

Leading Collectively

to

Inspire transformational Creativity.Create an

Open

environment by

Balancing People and Client Experiences

by

Cultivating Trust

.Lead

Optimistically

by

Championing Growth

and Development

to

Mobilize the Enterprise

.ResponsibilitiesInterpret and apply understanding of corporate policies and practices, relevantemployment laws and regulations across the EMEA region, and other relevant

regulations to provide advice, guidance, or clarification for Employee Relations

inquiries.Conduct HR investigations, including gathering and analyzing facts, applying relevant

laws, policies, and best practices to reach conclusions, recommend, and influence

management actions.Manage complex, high-risk, and sensitive investigations, ensuring fair and consistent

treatment/approach across different cultural and legal contexts within EMEA.Navigate the organizational implications of investigations with key stakeholders through

a balance of directness, objectivity, and compassion.Consider all facts to satisfactorily resolve matters for employees while mitigating

broader risks to the organization.Partner with the WPP Legal, as necessary.Maintain required documentation, including intake and investigative notes, supporting

documents, and final reports within the case management system.Help design and deliver training for employees, managers, and the People team that

ensures compliance with relevant legislative changes and guide ER best practices

specific to the EMEA region.Identify strategies to enhance the employee relations capabilities of our managers

within the EMEA context, considering regional differences.Ensure use of the ER Tracker across all markets in the region, report, and analyse case

trends utilising a case management system, providing insights into regional variations

and trends.Collaborate effectively with other People functions and Centres of Value, includingTalent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, Organisational Development and Growth, DEI,

and Data and Analytics.Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.Stay

up to date

on best practices and trends in employee relations and employment

law across the EMEA region.Live a client-centric mindset ensuring that we deliver exceptional service and build

strong relationships with our key clients both internally and externally.Live the One

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mindset providing support where required across the organisation.Qualifications:Senior management level experience in Employee Relations, including experience

leading and conducting investigations, preferably with EMEA-wide responsibilities.Experience identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex issues in a human, unbiased,

and legally compliant manner, across different cultural and legal contexts.Proven ability to provide expertise, consultation, guidance, and coaching to managers,

people team, to address employee behavior and performance concerns.

Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations across key EMEA countries

(e.g., UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, CEE, Nordics).Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner and appropriately

escalate issues.Strong communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills.Ability to convey ideas and recommendations in a clear, compelling, and succinct way

(written and verbal).Ability to establish influential partnerships working with peers, senior leaders, and

across organizational lines.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.Exceptional judgment, active listening, and critical thinking skills.Comfortable working with data to analyse key metrics to uncover trends and root

causes.

CIPD qualification desirable, or equivalent HR certification relevant to the EMEA region.Fluency in English is essential. Additional European languages are highly desirable.Life at

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and BenefitsOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment.

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employees can tap into the global

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and WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.WPP Media

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.

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.Please read our Privacy Notice (

https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy

)

for more information on how we process the information you provide.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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