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Associate Director / Director, PeopleWPP Media · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Associate Director / Director, People

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-10 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hybrid Human Resources Recruitment
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market RM12,000–RM20,000/mo

About the Company

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

About the Role

The Associate Director / Director, People is responsible for leading and optimizing all HR functions across the organization. The role serves as a strategic advisor and operational leader, driving excellence in HR service delivery and enhancing employee experience.

Responsibilities

  • ● Develop and implement People strategies aligned with the WPP Media's business objectives and goals.
  • ● Provide strategic guidance on talent acquisition, development and retention.
  • ● Lead talent acquisition efforts by developing recruitment strategies, leading the hiring process, and ensuring the organization attracts and retains top talent.
  • ● Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and career development.
  • ● Foster a positive work environment and manage employee relations issues effectively.
  • ● Handle employee grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • ● Drive initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and workplace culture.
  • ● Implement programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
  • ● Support the development of and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract, motivate, and retain employees.
  • ● Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits.
  • ● Oversee the design and delivery of learning and development programs to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance.
  • ● Identify training needs and opportunities for professional growth for talent across all levels of experience.
  • ● Manage the early talent learning and development program (Media Masters).
  • ● Develop and implement HR operations strategies, policies, and procedures to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • ● Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • ● Oversee payroll, benefits administration, HRIS and leave management and compliance audits.