Job Description
Company description
Australia/New Zealand CSR Achievement of the Year – Publicis Groupe ANZ – Gold ****
Asia-Pacific Best Place to Work (Network) – Publicis Groupe APAC - Winner ****, ****
Australian Business Awards - Employer of Choice ****, ****, **** & ****
HR Awards Excellence Awardee - Employer of Choice ****
AWEI Silver Accreditation ****
Certified family friendly workplace
Welcome to Publicis Groupe ANZ.
Here you will get an inside look at life within our network, including the brilliant people working across our agency brands.
Publicis Groupe is a world leader in marketing communication and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of data, creativity, media, and technology.
Our connected platform of companies and capabilities is more than an operational framework.
It's a cultural model we've built to unite our people in a collaborative way of thinking and working.
Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 110,000+ talents across 100 countries globally.
In Australia, our powerhouse of marketing capabilities stretches across creative agencies (Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo, Publicis Worldwide), media agencies (Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Performics, Atomic 212), Razorfish, Digitas, Epsilon, Arc, Prodigious, PXP, PMX, and PR (Herd MSL).
We also have Publicis Sapient driving digital business transformation for our clients.
Overview
We're looking for a People Operations Specialist to join our People & Culture team and play a key role in supporting our people programs, workforce reporting, systems and operational initiatives.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes and solving problems, while building their expertise across HR operations, people analytics and emerging technologies.
We are keen to connect with individuals who bring experience in HR, finance, or payroll and are looking to apply their expertise to this new opportunity.
Working closely with our People Operations Director and wider People & Culture teams,you'llgain exposure to a variety ofBAUactivities, annual people programs, reporting initiatives and local and regional projects.
The work is diverse supporting our People & Culture activities, making this an ideal role for someone who iscurious,proactiveandeager to learn.
What you'll be doing
Workforce Reporting & Insights
Prepare andmaintainregular workforce reports
Analyseworkforce data including headcount, turnover, recruitment activity, internal movements, leave trends, engagementsurvey,diversityandemployee demographics
Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from leaders andCentresof Excellence
Support the development of reporting frameworks that improve the accessibility and value of workforce insights
People Operations & Employee Lifecycle




Partner withthe wider People & Culture teamstosupportimplementations of processes to support the employee lifecycle
Support compliance activities andensurepeoplerecordsaremaintainedaccurately
Support the planning, implementation and reporting of People & Culture initiatives and programs
Develop andmaintainprocess documentation,guides,communicationsandtraining materials
Assistwith systems enhancements,processimprovementsandchange initiatives
HR Systems & Technology
Support the effective use of HR systemsandpeopletechnologies
Assistwith system testing, upgrades, datavalidationand process improvements
Partner with stakeholders to improve data quality,reportingcapabilityandsystemutilisation
Participate in initiatives involving automation,AIand digital ways of working
Data Governance & Compliance
Maintain data accuracy and integrityacrosspeoplerecords,systemsandreporting
Ensure compliance with privacy obligations,governancerequirementsandorganisationalpolicies
Maintain documentation, controls and reporting standards that support reliable workforce information
What you'll bring
3+ years' experience in People Operations, HR,financeor payroll
Intermediateexcel skills
Experience working with HRIS,payroll,recruitmentorworkforce management systems
Robust understanding of HR/business processes across the employee lifecycle
Demonstrated experiencesupportingpeopleprograms,andor payroll and financeoperationalprocesses
Naturally curious, with a desire to understand how people,systems,processesanddata connect across theorganisation
Strong logical thinking and problem-solving capability, with the ability toidentifypatterns and connections
Comfortable working with technology and learning new systems,toolsand digital solutions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
Excellent stakeholdermanagement,communicationandrelationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
A continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to build capability inpeopleanalytics, reporting,AIand automation
Nice to have
Exposure to workforcereporting,peopleanalyticsor dashboards isadvantageousbut not essential
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Additional information
Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and agile modern communications businesses.




You can learn more about us atwww.publicisgroupeanz.com.
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses.
Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge:/
Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.
Diversity.
Inclusion.
Equity.
More than just words; these are part of our DNA.
At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation.
We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate.
We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today.
So be you — we like it that way.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.
If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us ******; your personal information will be kept confidential.

📌 People Operations Specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Publicis Groupe
📍 New South Wales