Business Overview

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Position Summary

The Employee Relations Center of Excellence (COE) supports all of the U.S. IPG Mediabrands business units. This COE is responsible for handling and ensuring a consistent approach to performance and conduct issues is followed, tracking and analyzing trends and themes in ER cases, and educating managers and employees on performance management best practices, and updates existing and drafts new policies for Mediabrands.

The Associate Director, Employee Relations & Legal Compliance works with HR Business Partners and leaders within IPG Mediabrands U.S. to provide business-focused issue resolution in a timely, effective manner, with consistent application of company policies and procedures. This person also manages the ER metrics tracking database, including running reports and sharing insights.

Responsibilities

• Address employee actions with consistency and efficiency across brands relating to progressive discipline, performance improvement plans, and interpretation / implementation of company policies
• Advise HRBPs on employee-related issues and partner with managers within the organization to consult and coach through to resolution
• Coach, educate, and up-skill managers and HRBPs on correct methodology for addressing and preventing employee/performance issues
• Collect and analyze ER metrics to identify trends; recommend preventive strategies and long-term solutions surrounding employee issues and actions
• Manage the ER metrics database, ensuring accuracy and providing reporting
• Identify ER metrics trends and recommend preventive strategies and long-term solutions surrounding employee issues and actions
• Oversee Reductions in Force (RIFs), including conducting risk analysis and creating communications and logistics plans
• Ensure appropriate ER Case documentation is uploaded into HR system for compliance and HR communication purposes
• In partnership with ER team, compile and present semi-annual ER Data presentation for HR Leads
• Identify and develop efficiencies and/or templates where needed relating to employee relations and policies
• Ensure strong partnership with IPG Legal team, involving them as appropriate
• Research and explore new policies for company to consider; project manage implementation leading to successful launch

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years in HR and or Employment Law
• HR Generalist background or other experience handling Employee Relations issues with positive outcomes
• Research ability to maintain knowledge of all current legislation
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful – able to implement things that may not have been done before
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to explain complex topics in a manner people can easily understand
• Active listener; ability to interpret to both verbal and nonverbal communications
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients; a collaborative, team-player mind-set is essential for success
• Ability to work autonomously, with impeccable prioritization skills and time management
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to build credibility through results
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong comfort with data and demonstrated working knowledge of Excel
• Comfort with ambiguity and working in a matrix environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel prowess
• Strong technical aptitude for online systems

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email accommodation@mbww.com.

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.