WPP · London, United Kingdom
This is a live UK-based role at WPP, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 8 October 2026. Listed as open until 7 November 2026.
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Why we're hiring: We are seeking an experienced and proactive People Manager to join our global, high-performing corporate functions Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to act as a primary People lead for dedicated internal client groups, making a tangible commercial difference to the business while continuously innovating our people practices. What you'll be doing: Your primary responsibility will be to act as the dedicated People lead for assigned internal Finance departments and stakeholder groups. You will independently drive comprehensive support, partnering directly with business leaders to achieve organisational objectives. You will own the execution of people strategies, programmes, and initiatives within your client groups, requiring a high level of independent judgment, commercial acumen, and a solid mastery of the People profession. Stakeholder / Internal Client Relationship Management Build strong partnerships with Finance leaders and teams. Provide trusted advice and coaching on people matters. Translate business needs into practical people solutions. Programme Implementation & Talent Management Deliver people programmes, policies and change initiatives. Support talent reviews, succession planning and workforce planning. Drive performance and career development conversations. Employee Engagement and Communication Help create an inclusive and high-performing culture. Use employee feedback and insights to improve engagement and experience. Support effective communication across teams. Performance and Development Identify development opportunities for individuals and teams. Support learning initiatives that build capability and performance. Partner with leaders to develop future talent. Employee Relations and Compliance Provide guidance on employee relations matters and employment legislation. Manage ER cases fairly, consistently and professionally. Ensure compliance with company policies and best practice. Strategic Support & AI Innovation Contribute to strategic people projects and organisational change initiatives. Use people data to provide insights and support decision-making. Explore…
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