Senior Associate, Staffing Strategist

Role Summary and Impact

About Resource Management At WPP Media
The Resource Management function connects talent to client demand across WPP Media, ensuring the right people are deployed to the right opportunities at the right time. It plays a critical role in enabling internal mobility, improving utilisation, and supporting sustainable business growth.

The Staffing Strategist plays a critical role within WPP Media, responsible for connecting internal talent to client demand and ensuring effective, timely, and sustainable staffing outcomes. Acting as a key partner within the Resource Management function, this role balances the needs of our people, clients, and the business to optimise workforce deployment while supporting employee development and long‑term organisational performance.

This role requires a strong understanding of people, skills, and career aspirations, combined with a strategic, data‑driven mindset. The Staffing Strategist plays a vital role in improving workforce visibility, enabling an internal‑first fulfilment model, and contributing to a more connected, agile, and efficient organisation.

Skills And Experience

• Experience in resource management, workforce planning, talent management, or HR‑related roles, ideally within a complex or matrixed organisation
• Strong understanding of people management principles, employee development, and end‑to‑end talent lifecycle processes
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships across multiple stakeholder groups, including HR, Talent Acquisition, Client teams, and Resource Management
• Strong data capability, with experience maintaining, analysing, and interpreting workforce and staffing data to inform decisions
• Experience working across multiple staffing channels, including internal mobility, external hiring, and contracting models
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage expectations and provide clear, confident guidance
• High attention to detail, particularly in relation to data accuracy, tracking, and reporting
• Ability to operate with autonomy, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and solutions to staffing challenges

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

• Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity.
• We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build meaningful professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.
• We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress.
• Our inclusive culture is fostered through employee resource groups and frequent in‑office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package reflecting this commitment and includes competitive medical coverage, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, generous paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

Pay

US Pay Range $45,000 - $90,000 USD
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