HR Initiatives Program Lead

Engaging our growth mindset, the Nielsen Media People team builds and delivers people strategy globally to develop our future leaders. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do to ensure our people are able to thrive and grow with us. The People team also drives employee engagement as we build and deliver our people strategy in partnership with the business. When we’re engaged, we can make a difference, be ourselves and grow with our company. Our connection to our work, our workplace and one another intensifies, which in turn, drives performance and business results

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Manage select complex, cross-functional initiatives that span Talent Strategy, People Experience, and COEs including: HR 1.5/2.0 ‘Operating Manual’; Development of centralized process maps, training resources, cadence for reviewing/updating; Other complex, cross-functional initiatives as assigned
• Develop and implement standard project management best practices for consistency across HR; build training materials for project management as needed (move to self-service PM in a box)
• Facilitate annual HR lifecycle process calendar development, communication, and KPIs

• Lead agenda and materials development for internal HR communications (town halls, monthly updates, internal HR training opportunities, newsletters, etc.)
• Assist with HR materials development for cross-functional touchpoints (expanded leadership team meetings, Operating Team, contributions for SLT meetings, contributions for company-wide Town Halls)
• Manage People Team Google Site and communication tools (Slack channels, etc.)
• Assess and make ongoing recommendation to improve department communications

• Liaison with finance and procurement to support efficient financial operations; lead resolution of escalations as needed
• Establish and manage approval process for department-wide T&E management
• Assist with department-wide operating plan management to coordinate across teams
• Analyze operating plans across teams to identify opportunities for efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years of professional experience; 4-6 years focused on project management Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis; ability to develop recommendations
• Demonstrated experience establishing trust with others, especially senior leaders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong judgment
• Highly conscious and protective of privileged/confidential information
• Ability to bring a growth mindset with a love making things better

• HR project management experience
• Experience with HR technology
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Experience indirectly influencing others to action