About Publicis

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.

We offer our clients seamless access to the expertise of our 100,000+ people across 100+ countries globally. In Australia, our powerhouse of marketing capabilities stretches across creative, media, digital, production and PR.

Talent Acquisition Manager 2-3 month contract opportunity (with possibility of extending). Can be based in Sydney or Melbourne or Auckland.

About the role:

Due to growth, the number of open roles that our high performing talent acquisition team works on is steadily increasing. We are therefore looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager with strong industry contacts within the agency sector to join our team .The ideal candidate will be required to adapt to a quick-paced environment and head the end-to-end recruitment of a diverse range of mid-level roles across our media, creative, digital and PR agencies.

Key responsibilities:

- End to end recruitment for open roles within the Publicis Groupe ANZ.
- Deliver exceptional internal stakeholder and candidate experiences.
- Develop a strong knowledge of Publicis Groupe ANZ and each of the brands within.
- Communicate Publicis Groupe ANZ and brand EVP’s in a credible and compelling manner.
- Assist in helping the Publics Groupe become an employer of choice within the Australian market.
- Help build our candidate database and talent pipelines for key roles/markets.
- Work effectively with our recruiting tools and processes.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of talent acquisition experience (agency or ideally in-house) focused on permanent roles.
- Recruiting within a media or creative or digital or PR agency space ideally, at mid-level.
- Proven experience filling mid-level agency roles.
- Proven track record in recruiting for a high volume of roles.
- Proven track record identifying, approaching, and converting passive candidates.
- Advanced LinkedIn recruiter familiarity and experience working with ATS systems.




- Excellent knowledge of talent acquisition top practice and the aptitude to use this to consult with stakeholders and develop effective attraction strategies.
- An understanding of employment law, including Employment Awards, the Fair Work Act and the National Employment Standards, with the knowledge of how to apply this knowledge to talent acquisition.
- A natural aptitude to engage people.
- Professionalism, attention to detail, strong follow up, time management, highly effective communication and problem resolution techniques.
- Approachable, tactful, discrete, and diplomatic, comfortable having difficult conversations.
- Excellent team player, able to display a adaptable and creative approach to work environments.

If you are interested in this role, please get in touch detailing your availability and your daily rate inclusive of superannuation.

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 dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.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: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/
- Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

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 via [email protected]; your personal information will be kept confidential.

📌 Talent Acquisition Manager - Contract (Sydney)
🏢 Publicis Groupe ANZ
📍 Sydney