• Job Description

  Req#: 23-10572

  Company Description

  A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to promote growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people.

  Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate commerce to provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. The need for fluid thinking is just part of our nature. Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or method—we go where ideas will work best.

  We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with 12 agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Hawkeye, Formerly Known As, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.

  Job Description

  Publicis Digital Experience is looking for a Director to support the development, execution, and evaluation of new/existing initiatives, strategies, processes, partnerships, and programs designed to create and promote an inclusive work environment. This role will serve as a liaison to ensure alignment with broader Groupe and agency DEI efforts to drive consistency across brands (where appropriate), reduce attrition, and positively impact the overall employee experience.

  Reporting directly to the SVP – Talent Experience, you will serve as a subject matter expert on inclusivity in the workplace and will work cross-functionally to define, establish, evolve, and improve programs and external partnerships related to the connection of our employee population to each other and to the community around them.

  You will also collaborate to identify, assess, establish, and manage industry, community, and educational partnerships and opportunities designed to drive, attract, retain, and engage talent. This is a collaborative role that will require a high degree of empathy as well as a blend of strategic, conceptual thinking and boots-on-the-ground operational program leadership.

  PLEASE NOTE: This is a hybrid role and will require an onsite commitment of 3 days per week. While we are flexible on location for this role, preference will given to candidates local to a major metro in the Eastern or Central time zones with highest priority given to candidates commutable to our New York City, Chicago, or Atlanta offices.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Partner with executive leadership to define, develop, implement, and promote scalable programs, experiences, events, and strategies designed to build inclusion capabilities, address workforce needs and gaps within existing programming, support the development of key workforce demographics, and enhance the overall employee experience.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition teams to build strategies designed to expand the diversity of candidate pools and pipelines as well as ensure diverse representation for internal programs.
  • In collaboration with internal partners, research, identify, develop, and manage external community, educational, workforce development, and industry partnerships and opportunities including non-traditional, non-university partnerships such as apprenticeship programs, secondary and trade schools, professional organizations, coding boot camps, etc., as applicable.
  • Partner with Groupe, pillar, and agency brands and DEI teams to amplify programming and promote awareness of current and upcoming programs, resources, and events to ensure a sense of belonging for all talent identities.
  • Collaborate on the development, implementation, and management of various talent programs designed to build connection and community within the organization (such as internship and mentor programs).
  • Identify opportunities for event partnership and participation as well as other opportunities for community and industry exposure.
  • Define program road maps and timelines, establish metrics/KPIs, determine measurements of success, and analyze program performance to drive efficiencies and optimizations.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams across brands to support communication efforts for program launches.
  • Serve alongside key agency stakeholders and executive sponsors as part of a cross-functional community of practice to develop, define, and drive alignment on organizational vision, strategies, and initiatives; lead the tactical execution and operationalization of the strategies defined by that committee.

  Qualifications

  • 10-12 years of progressively responsible professional experience in talent/HR program and partnership development with a specific focus on driving inclusivity and improving the overall employee experience; experience within an advertising agency or consulting environment strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience designing, implementing, and measuring effective talent programs.
  • Comfortable partnering with senior and executive leadership to plan and implementing large-scale projects, programs, and strategies.
  • Strong operational program management experience that includes managing multiple concurrent projects, events, and initiatives.
  • Ability to gather, review, interpret, and analyze data to evaluate and improve existing programs.
  • Passion for driving human impact through the integration of diversity and inclusivity strategies into the overall employee experience as well as a demonstrated knowledge of current best practices, trends, and key concepts in diversity and inclusion.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with all levels of company personnel.
  • Ability to present complex concepts and information is a logical, easy-to-digest manner.
  • Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee data seriously and respectfully.

  Additional Information

  The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

  • Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
  • Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
  • Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
  • Matching Gifts programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
  • Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

  The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S.-based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

  Publicis Digital Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

  If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact hrcompliance_usms@publicis.com.

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  Compensation Range: $115,500 - $194,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 03/01/2024.

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• About the company

  Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world, a leader in marketing, communication and digital business transformation. As a platform at the intersection of marketing and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe is built on The Power of One.

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