Associate, People & Culture

WPP Media•Montreal, QC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Requirements

University degree or certificate in Human Resources or a related field.
Less than one year of experience in Human Resources, recruitment, or a related field.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team while being autonomous.
Aptitude for establishing and maintaining interdepartmental relationships as well as with external stakeholders.
Excellent teamwork skills and motivation to collaborate to make a positive impact.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Comfortable with change and managing tight deadlines.
Excellent organization and a strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
Comfortable learning new systems and exploring new technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an HRIS / ADP Workforce Now is an asset.

Responsibilities

Supervise the onboarding process for all new employees, including facilitating HR orientation sessions, enrolling employees in various systems, administering surveys, and producing data reports.
Respond quickly, effectively, and accurately to new employees' questions to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
Collaborate with hiring managers to coordinate first-day details.
Support the employee departure process.
Conduct, collect, and analyze data from exit interviews to formulate recommendations for HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and the People team to support retention strategies.
Coordinate bi-monthly payroll summary reports.
Maintain the HRIS (ADP Workforce Now) with employee data to ensure accurate payroll processing and data integrity.
Calculate employee entitlements and benefits related to medical leave, accumulated vacation, etc.
Create, compile, update, and utilize HR metrics to analyze trends and data.
Update, maintain, and present reports including key performance indicators (KPIs) such as turnover rate, vacation usage, and hires by client group/department.
Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR policies and employment laws and regulations in Ontario and Quebec.
Respond to and handle all employee inquiries regarding benefits, leaves, authorized absences, paid time off, etc., maintaining strict confidentiality.
Support HR Business Partners (HRBPs) in the performance review process, ensuring managers adhere to policies and deadlines.