HR Business Partner

At PMG, we exist to inspire all people to feel that anything is possible personally and professionally. It’s what powers us to deliver value, innovation, results, and Digital Made for Humans™ for the world’s most ambitious brands by bringing a more human-centric approach to digital.

PMG is looking for an exceptional HR Business Partner to support and enable talent across key departments in PMG. This is a strategic and visible role within a people-centric business with an award-winning culture. The company is in hyper-growth mode so it is an exciting time to come on board and be part of our team and our story!
General Description:

• Consults with leaders and managers across teams, providing talent strategy and HR guidance to help maximize the impact of their people
• Participates in regular team meetings with assigned departments/teams to understand strategic priorities, and identify talent opportunities and roadblocks
• Diagnoses current and potential talent issues and develops customized solutions that deliver maximum business impact/ROI
• Analyzes internal and external talent trends and metrics in partnership with the People Operations group to develop solutions, programs and policies that support the business
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations and outcomes
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to people managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Administers key talent programs and processes for assigned groups, including Talent Calibration, Succession Planning and Promotions
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Works with team leaders to understand talent needs then partners with relevant leaders within People & Culture - ex. Talent Acquisition and L&D - to ensure solutions will meet the needs and deliver the desired impact
• Partners with People Operations to ensure optimal employee experience within assigned departments/teams during key employee lifecycle moments like new employee onboarding and integration, promotions or internal transfers
• Provides guidance and input on department and/or team restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure training objectives are met and programs are successful
• Collaborates closely with other HRBPs to continually evolve and refine our HRBP service model and best practices to ensure the role delivers maximum value and impact to the organization
• Performs other related duties as assigned and collaborates with People & Culture team members across key projects

Skills & Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years generalist HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP role
• Experience supporting business units of 200+ individuals, in a fast-growth organization of 500+ employees
• Professional services, digital marketing, tech and/or start-up experience a big plus
• Entrepreneurial, persistent, and resourceful, with the ability to learn quickly
• Experience partnering with director and executive level professionals
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Strong team and collaborative player
• People management experience a plus
• PHR/SPHR/GPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or equivalent certification preferred

About PMG: 

PMG is a global independent digital company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG uses strategy, creative, media, and insights, as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform Alli, to deliver Digital Made for Humans™. Our team is made up of over 500 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, Athleta, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Kohler, McDonald’s, Nike, Old Navy, Sephora and Shake Shack runs across 85+ countries and has received top industry recognition from Cannes Lions to Adweek Media Plan of the Year.

Ranked by Deloitte, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Adweek as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation, PMG has grown because of its commitment to continuous improvement, business integrity, cultivating dynamic relationships, and putting people first. The company has been named Adweek's Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year, MediaPost's Independent Agency of the Year, 7X Ad Age Best Places to Work, 3X Best Places for Working Parents, and one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators.

Being part of PMG means being part of a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We’re willing to work hard to serve our clients and deliver value, results, and innovation -- which often requires true grit and remaining agile. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other so that we continuously improve in every way. 

We’d love to get to know you and share more about why we love PMG and the work we do.  

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In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe we only change for the better by bringing different people to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion and our action plan for change here.