Talent Acquisition

Overview of job

GroupM is the world's largest media investment company and is a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. GroupM is seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying target companies, industries, or suitable individuals; performing appropriate research and attracting quality candidates while bringing in new employer branding strategies.

At GroupM APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.

Reporting of the role This role reports to the Senior Manager- Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding. 3 best things about the job:

1. You will be recruiting for the world's leading media agency group working with different operating companies – all strong brands in their own right.
2. Be recognized for innovation in Talent Acquisition because we do things differently and we are always seeking out new ideas to help us deliver more.
3. Work in a demanding and fast-paced industry at the heart of digital, data, analytics, content, and technology where change is a constant.

What your day looks like at GroupM:

• Talent Acquisition:
  • Assist in developing and executing recruitment strategies to attract top talent across various agencies.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and identify the best-fit candidates.
  • Coordinate job postings on Jobvite (ATS), social media, and other relevant platforms.
  • Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and schedule in-person interviews with candidates.
  • Maintain candidate databases and keep them updated with status and feedback.
  • Assist with the interview process and help ensure a positive candidate experience.
  • Lead early career programs such as Media Masters, Internships, Experiential Learning Programs, and Study Tours.
• Employer Branding:
  • Assist in creating and implementing employer branding strategies to position the company as an employer of choice.
  • Develop content for social media, careers pages, and other employer branding platforms.
  • Partner with the regional employer branding team to design and execute campaigns that highlight the company's culture, values, and employee stories.
  • Track and analyze employer brand metrics and provide insights on how to enhance visibility.
  • Foster relationships with colleges, universities, and professional organizations to build the company's employer brand.
• Partnership with Academia:
  • Partner with universities to create media masters & internship programs: Work with universities to offer GroupM management trainee and internships that provide students with real-world experience and exposure to your company.
  • On-campus recruitment: Assist Senior Manager in attending and managing career fairs, hosting recruitment events, or conducting interviews on campuses to identify top talent early in their academic careers.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Act as a point of contact for candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, media, digital, and operations, to ensure alignment on recruitment and branding efforts.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and new tools in talent acquisition and employer branding.
  • Establish the search process, including the interview process, for each brief, as well as the compensation target for the search.
  • Execute and manage the search strategy and provide regular and timely information to the recruiting managers to ensure they are up to date on progress.
  • Provide effective recruitment advice, guidance, and solutions to managers across the group; always working within the necessary legal parameters.
  • Be an effective, committed, and participative team member in order to provide a first-class service to the group; contributing to the continuing development of the HR & Talent team.
  • Bring in new and innovative ideas to elevate GroupM's brand image and employer branding initiatives.
  What you will need to bring:
  • At least 1 year of solid experience recruiting in a high-pressure, high-volume environment.
  • Extensive experience sourcing candidates from multiple channels including careers websites, professional and social media, employee referrals, and job sites.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, experience managing clients or internal stakeholders at any level.
  • Be highly diligent, ethical, reliable, and accountable.
  • Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and multitask in a high-pressure environment.
  • Competent in all Microsoft Office software with immediate skills in Excel.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to build strong relationships across different levels.
  • Ability to thrive in an informal, high-paced environment where priorities are constantly shifting.
  More about GroupM

GroupM's primary purpose is to maximize the performance of WPP's media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, sports, digital, finance, and proprietary tool development. GroupM's focus is to deliver unrivaled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders, and people, and is increasingly working closely for the benefit of clients with WPP's data investment management group, Kantar. Together, GroupM and Kantar account for over 50% of WPP's group revenues of more than $20 billion.

Discover more about GroupM at www.groupm.com
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About Pakistan

GroupM Pakistan is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers.

Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened up opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan. GroupM Pakistan is a closely knit community where we value differences in opinions and thrive amidst this growth. Be a part of our dynamic team now

GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.

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