People & Culture Advisor

Publicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of data, creativity, media, and technology.
Our connected platform of companies and capabilities is more than an operational framework.
It's a cultural model we've built to unite our people in a collaborative way of thinking and working.
We offer our clients seamless access to the expertise of our 100,000+ people across 100+ countries globally.
In Australia, our powerhouse of marketing capabilities stretches across creative, media, digital, production and PR.Role PurposeThe People and Culture Team is a thriving, award-winning and passionate team.
This role forms part of the People Partnering team and plays a key part in delivering exceptional people experiences across the entire employee lifecycle.
It works to implement key people strategy initiatives and projects, alongside providing assist and advice to Managers in areas such as employee relations, policy, recruitment, employee engagement, learning and development and DE&I.
It involves working closely with other People Partners, alongside our P&C Central and Centres of Excellence.Reporting into the P&C Lead, this role demands strong relationship-building skills, ability to deal with ambiguity and the desire to implement innovative people solutions to our agencies.You'll be guided by the P&C Central, our shared service center working across all Publicis Groupe agencies.
We've also got a variety of COEs such as L&D, DE&I, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, People Experience and Internal Comms.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement the agency people strategy which could include retention, reward and recognition, performance management, L&D, and other people related initiatives to support business goals and objectives.Be actively involved in assigned Publicis Groupe P&C projects as part of the broader People strategy.Partner with managers to coach and empower them on how to design and build high-performing teams, including giving and receiving feedback, accountability, goal-setting, performance management, people development and reward and recognition.Provide professional, business-focused, day-to-day people & culture services including performance management, grievance resolution, recruitment coordination, salary review advice.Help P&C Lead in preparing and delivering talent mapping and succession planning sessions with Leadership teams.Be the point of contact for ER issues, escalating when necessary to the P&C Lead.Assist end-to-end management of grievances, complaints, claims and investigations.Drive specific culture/DE&I initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive culture supporting retention and employee engagement.Lead communication about employee perks and benefits.Prepare employee engagement survey results, providing insight and assessment into ways we could do things better and trends we're recognizing.Contribute/ideate employee recognition programs and events to celebrate achievements and foster a sense of belonging.Collaborate with the P&C lead to develop competitive and fair remuneration structures and packages including reviewing internal and external benchmarking.Support the P&C lead on quarterly salary increase cycles including stakeholder management, budget management, benchmarking and recommendations.Oversee communication for all internal and external training opportunities.Ensure completion of relevant L&D modules and platforms such as Career Conversations, compliance training, Power Skills, global and local programs and Marcel Classes.Direct the immigration process for international employees working closely with the Groupe Immigration lead and Talent Acquisition team for new starters.Prepare the visa and permanent residency application process including documentation submission, stakeholder management and communication with external immigration provider.Keep up to date with immigration legislative changes.Ensure visa related databases are up to date and completes audits when necessary.Oversee leave processes such as Parental, Working with Cancer etc.
by assisting employees, asking the right questions and working with the P&C Central to prepare relevant documentation and administer process.Ensure up-to-date and accurate information in databases and systems.Regularly review Policy books and people processes to ensure up to date and escalate any changes needed.Maintain end-to-end process of workers' compensation incidents.Skills & Experience2-4 years experience in a People & Culture role (ideally in a multi-site, matrix organisation).Experience across the whole employee lifecycle including recruitment, on-boarding, performance management, manager development, remuneration and benefits, employee relations and off-boarding.Intermediate working knowledge of employment law, including the Fair Work Act and the National Employment Standards, with the aptitude to apply this knowledge in workplace matters.Knowledge of visas and immigration (desirable).BehavioursA natural ability to engage people, with strong relationship-building skills and a high EQ.Comfortable with the flexibility, fluidity and constant change and often ambiguity that the industry brings.A creative thinker, always considering new ways, better ways to do things and comfortable working in an environment where we always encourage the status quo.You show up, each and every day with professionalism, attention to detail, strong follow-up, time management, clear communication and problem-resolution skills.Able to maintain confidential information with discretion, acting diplomatic and tactful when dealing with delicate circumstances.What we'll offer you:Be a part of one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:Taking time out – enjoy your Birthday off, additional 5 days leave after 2 years' service, inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave.Work Your World – our program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.Diversity and Inclusion – we care about people showing up as their authentic self.
Get involved in one of our Employee Resource Groups to contribute beyond your day to day.Wholeself – free access to Sonder, flu vaccinations and regular seminars and events supporting your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.Grow & develop – enjoy extensive L&D opportunities through our online learning platform, Marcel, a Next Gen board, regular internal sessions, Buddy Up (our mentor program), paid study days and access to the MFA and ACA for industry learnings.Celebrate – we're big on celebrating and shouting out about great work.
We've got informal and regular formal awards, anniversary celebrations and referral bonuses.Work, your way – our Publicis Liberté flexible working approach means we value your contribution, not where you're sitting.If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out.
Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement.
We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.Diversity.
Inclusion.
Equity.
More than just words, these are part of our DNA.
At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation.
We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in.
We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn't be where we are today.
So be you – we like it that way.We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.
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