HR Advisor, Projects (Contract Migration) -12 Month FTC in London

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

Role Summary And Impact

As a People Advisor at WPP Media, you will be a vital partner to our business, playing a crucial role in fostering an engaged, motivated, and inclusive workforce via organisational alignment and optimisation projects. You will champion fair access to opportunities and help cultivate a trust‑based culture that drives long‑term performance across the organisation.

This is a dynamic role within a fast‑paced environment, where you’ll build strong, effective relationships across all levels. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team of People Coordinators, providing essential support and guidance, and contributing to a cohesive and positive working environment within the People Team. If you’re a hands‑on HR professional ready to embrace variety and make a tangible impact, this is an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Migration and HR Advice: Serve as a primary point of contact for employee queries, providing expert advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures and best practices. Collaborate with People Partners, People Operations Manager and Project Management team on key contractual changes. Support HR Coordinators in their administration of projects. Lead visa, mobility, and immigration processes, collaborating closely with our Mobility Partner, WPP central teams, and external experts.
• HR Operations & Administration Excellence: Oversee and manage the team’s shared inbox, ensuring timely and effective resolution of all incoming queries. Ensure accurate and timely input and maintenance of employee data within Workday, our HRIS, including all payroll amendments. Manage all HR administration for your designated business area, including checking contracts of employment, new starter packs, and ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and compliant.
• Policy, Compliance & Data Management: Stay up to date of all relevant Employment Legislation, proactively updating policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance. Develop and update clear, practical manager guidelines to support effective people management. Lead and ensure compliance with audit, SOX, and GDPR requirements. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all HR policies, processes and systems. Responsible for the accurate input and maintenance of HR data resources and effective management of the HRIS. Work closely with the HR data team to help them prepare HR data.
• Team Leadership & Resource Management: Responsible for effective resource planning within your team of People Coordinators, ensuring business‑as‑usual tasks and projects are completed to a high standard and on time. Contribute to the generation of innovative ideas and assist the wider People Team and People Operations Manager in the delivery of HR projects and initiatives across the Company.

Skills And Experience

• Proven HR Expertise: A demonstrable track record as a proactive and self‑motivated HR professional with solid generalist HR knowledge, including employee relations, TUPE, performance management, organisational change, reward and UK employment legislation.
• Relationship Building & Influence: Exceptional ability to build strong, trust‑based relationships across all levels of an organisation. You’ll possess sound influencing skills and the confidence to advise and guide managers effectively.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Acumen: The ability to analyse complex information, exercise sound judgment and present insights concisely and impactfully.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity, maintaining a professional and positive demeanour under pressure.
• Communication Excellence: A compelling communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
• Results‑Oriented & Accountable: Driven to achieve high‑quality results, taking full accountability for your work and commitments.
• Collaborative Team Player: Recognises the value of teamwork and actively seeks to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Technical Proficiency: Previous experience using Workday or similar HRIS is highly desirable.

Life At WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in‑office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Note: this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.