Talent Manager

Boston, MA, United States

Hybrid

Agency :

Arnold Worldwide

Job Description Summary :

Who We Are

We are a creative-led advertising agency founded and headquartered in Boston, MA since 1946, and we are part of a larger global network of advertising companies under the Havas family.

At Arnold, we believe creativity is the highest form of intelligence and deliver full brain creativity. We are connected, we have depth, and we use our intuition. We're both grounded and aspirational.

At Arnold, we make it safe to be brave.

We make certain that your bravest idea is also your smartest idea. We believe marketers have been given a false choice - you can either be brave OR you can be smart. We reject the limitations of OR in favor of the power of AND. For us, this mission goes well beyond just the work we make on behalf of brands. It is the foundation of everything we do. We have structured our agency to eliminate the tension and complexity that clients face when building successful go-to-market strategies.

What We're Looking For

The Talent Manager serves as an HR subject matter expert to managers while managing day-to-day Talent/HR functions. A key member of the HR team, this role requires a proactive and strategic approach to talent management, combined with the ability to effectively handle operational tasks to ensure a smooth HR function. After all, to make the great work we do, we need to support the talent who makes that work - and that starts with having a strong and dedicated HR team. He/she/they thrives on helping others and appreciates a high level of visibility in the agency.

Job Description :

What You'll Be Doing

As a Talent Manager at Arnold, you will find that no two days are alike. Working alongside the Director of HR and the HR Coordinator, every day something new and exciting comes up, including the following:

Develop and implement comprehensive L&D strategies in collaboration with line managers, addressing short-term and long-term training requirements.

Recognize and address potential employee relations issues proactively, mediating difficult interactions and escalating issues to higher level when necessary.

Cultivate partnerships with employees and frontline managers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Lead conflict resolution meetings and initial investigations of HR issues, ensuring fair and timely resolution.

Serve as a team leader for agency initiatives and projects, providing guidance and direction to cross-functional teams.

Manage programs, policies, and procedures to support the agency's culture and facilitate large-scale organizational change initiatives.

Enforce HR policies consistently and ensure adherence to ethics laws, standards, and policies through training programs and audits.

Take immediate and appropriate action regarding reports of unethical behavior or conflicts of interest, serving as an ethical role model for the organization.

Analyze HR and business metrics to inform decision-making and develop business cases for HR projects and initiatives.

Maintain functional knowledge of agency business units, collaborating with stakeholders to address operational concerns and stakeholder feedback.

What You'll Bring to the Table

Bachelor's Degree required

3+ years of applicable HR, with a focus on talent management, employee relations and strategic HR initiatives

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust at all organizational levels

Operational/processing expertise for assigned tasks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to act with integrity and professionalism, specifically the proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems

Knowledge of HR laws and regulations, along with a commitment to ethical leadership and compliance

Demonstrated calm and solutions-oriented approach, particularly in managing challenging situations and supporting stakeholders in high-pressure environments.

What You Can Expect from Us

Here at Arnold, we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.

Contract Type :

Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.

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