Manager - Talent Acquisition

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.

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Group Head - Talent Acquisition will be responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment strategy, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality talent across the business. This role involves leading a team of recruiters, managing key stakeholder relationships, and driving innovative sourcing strategies in line with business needs. You will also partner closely with business leaders and HR to forecast hiring demand and deliver best-in-class recruitment solutions.
 
Role 
 
At WPP Media, 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 & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• 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. 

• Manage hiring for the world’s leading media agency group with multiple operating companies and strong brands. 
• Be recognized for your ability to deliver both operational excellence and strategic innovation in Talent Acquisition. 
• Work in a demanding, high-growth industry at the heart of digital, data, analytics, and technology, where change is constant. 
   

• →Partner with business leaders, HR, and stakeholders to forecast hiring needs, develop workforce plans, and deliver on talent priorities.
• →Drive sourcing innovation by leveraging multiple channels including digital platforms, professional networks, referrals, and emerging sourcing tools.
• →Provide consultative recruitment support, ensuring exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.
• →Monitor and ensure compliance with all recruitment processes, policies, and SOX requirements.
• →Track hiring metrics and provide regular updates to leadership on recruitment performance and market insights.
   

• 5-7 years of progressive recruitment experience, with at least 2-3 years in Leadership hiring.
• Strong expertise in hiring for digital, analytics, technology, and niche skill sets.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, including advanced Boolean search, social recruiting, and talent mapping.
• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on quality and compliance.
   

Life At WPP Media & Benefits 
 
Our 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. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & 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 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. 
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