Associate Director, Talent

at Sapient Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company Description
Hi there! We're Razorfish. We've been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What's different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.Job Description

Consult & influence managers on talent programs and initiatives
Provide Career Conversations Guidance to employees
Lead progressive performance improvement model and PIP process with limited oversight
Identify opportunities for improvement and change, partner with leaders and managers to implement
Advise managers & employees on issues - identifying performance improvement, identifying key talent, and succession planning.
Provide coaching and consulting to managers regarding employee relations, and employee development and growth.
Partner with L&D to support training opportunities across the agency.
Partner with Resource Management and Staffing to provide and understand talent insights to support the capacity planning process.
Report key talent metrics to managers and leaders.
Conduct investigations and support employee relations situations with limited oversight.
Work with Talent Managers and Talent Associates to ensure policies, practices and procedures are administered in a fair and consistent manner and in accordance with all applicable local, state and/or federal laws
Help to ensure agency is meeting all compliance metrics
Manage projects with limited oversight and guidance.
Provide direction and mentorship for talentmanagers and talent associates.
Coach and help develop talent associates and talent managersQualifications
7+years of experience in increasingly responsible roles within Human Resources - SHRM and or PHR certifications preferred but not required

Experience with Microsoft office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Worked in a fast-paced environment where priorities and focus may shift.
Strong knowledge of all applicable state and federal regulations
Ability to work well in a flexible, dynamic work environment
Strong knowledge of sound techniques in all aspects of human resources management
Knowledge of legal process and procedures as related to personnel and labor matters
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of company personnel
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form and demonstrated analytical skills
Solid negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to facilitate discussion and mediate conflict
Strong ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining extraordinary attention to detailAdditional 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... For full info follow application link.

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. As digital pioneers with 20,000 people and 53 offices around the globe, our experience spanning technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession – combined with our culture of curiosity and relentlessness – enables us to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. Publicis Sapient is the digital business transformation hub of Publicis Groupe. For more information, visit publicissapient.com. As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicissapient.com or you may call us at +1-617-621-0200.