Lead HR Business Partner

As Lead HR Business Partner at Media.Monks, you will establish and drive the operations and people strategy to ensure we attract, retain and develop great people who are passionate about Media.Monks and its culture as we scale rapidly. You’ll work as part of our global HR team that keeps our organisation operating faster and faster, with a focus on developing and retaining top talent, while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. This is very much a hands-on leadership role requiring you to work independently as an advisor to the HR team, business and senior leadership. Ensuring the HR outputs are aligned with business objectives and delivered seamlessly is imperative.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Role

Working as part of our global HR department, you will oversee all things HR, working with HR generalists and our regional People Hub to execute on people initiatives.

Coach, mentor and develop individuals to provide a high level of support to our employees.

Partner with the regional HR director to bring strategic insight and lead the operating company’s HR team to execute best practices in benefits, compliance, employee relations and compensation, in line with our global framework.

Continuously engage and partner with senior management to understand needs and establish priorities for the team.

Partner across operating companies as we integrate and proactively share resources with other HR teams.

Leadership / Employee Support

Partner with senior leaders to provide advice, support and coaching.

Act as the first point of contact and support for senior leadership. Be a trusted advisor at all levels in the region.

Oversee employee relations issues and investigations. Provide support for HRBPs and managers at all levels to successfully navigate difficult situations. Ensure external counsel is consulted, when necessary, to resolve legal concerns.

Organization Effectiveness

Establish ways of working to do more with less, nimble execution, and high collaboration. Ensure both strategy and execution of tactics are addressed in all aspects of HR.

Take the lead in ensuring that a comprehensive set of operational policies are in place, staff have been trained and compliance is verified. Facilitate the review and development of existing policies and procedures to reflect the needs of a growing and dynamic organization.

Identify and implement improvement to the team’s processes. Strengthen the delivery and execution of our HR programs, operations and services that enhance our employee experience.

Oversee compliance with all employment laws and partner with HRBPs to communicate findings to leadership

S4-wide Initiatives

Help drive the implementation of People programs and projects as we continue to scale.

Partner with various teams like DE&I, Talent Discovery and People Operations to roll out various initiatives and projects in the region.

Provide support for a variety of special initiatives at the direction of HR Leadership. The nature and scope of the initiatives will vary considerably depending on organizational needs.

Typically these initiatives will be developed and incubated by the Senior HRBPS, then transitioned over time to the appropriate team members for implementation. When an opportunity to strengthen operational efficiency, improve the employee experience and/or increase organizational effectiveness, you will take the initiative and consult with members of the team.

Requirements:

At least 5-7 years of experience in an HR function or equivalent degree and experience.

Proven track record of managing and coaching junior-level employees.

Demonstrated success as an HR Generalist or Business Partner supporting 200+ employees

History of developing effective relationships across all levels within organizations and with diverse groups.

An articulate leader with excellent presentation and communication skills.

Hands on, approachable and natural leader who inspires and motivates.

Adept problem solver with a high level of initiative and sense of personal accountability.

Committed to highest ethical standards, data integrity, established process, documentation, and to continuous learning.

Proven organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to prioritize

Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Compassion with a high EQ are proven success factors.

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About Media.Monks

Media.Monks is the purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc that connects 7,600+ digital natives across one global team. We are united by a mission to shift industries forward and pave the path towards ambitious outcomes so our clients and our people can realize their full potential for growth. Joining Media.Monks means becoming part of a highly ambitious collective of some of the most gifted, focused, joyful talent from all over the world, with the goal to change the industry for good.

Our unified model combines solutions in media, data, social, platforms, studio, experience, brand and technology services to help our clients continuously reinvent themselves throughout increasingly rapid cycles of disruption. Our efforts to shape culture, build innovative technologies and unlock the future of growth have earned recognition from numerous esteemed panels: we maintain a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), regular recognition at Cannes Lions, and continual inclusion in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players (2020-24). In addition, we’ve received the honor of being Adweek’s first AI Agency of the year (2023), the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), a record number of FWAs, and have earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023. Together, these achievements solidify our experience in digital innovation, excellence in craft, and commitment to personal growth.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.

While we continue to grow our teams, please be mindful of fraudulent job postings and recruiting activities that may use our company name and information. Please be mindful to protect your personal information, especially your national identification number, and bank account information during a recruiting process. While Media.Monks may reach out to potential candidates via LinkedIn, we will always ask applicants to apply through our website ( and will never ask for payment or bank account information during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer:

Responsible for resourcing and implementing security controls for your teams processes and systems

Responsible that all your personnel apply information security in accordance with the established information security policy