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People Operations Associate

VML

Department: People

Location: New York, NY, United States

Requisition ID: 10791

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

Who we are looking for:

The People Operations Associate at VML's New York office supports the People Operations team with all parts of the employee lifecycle, primarily focused on joiners, movers and leavers. This involves processing hires and terms in Workday, completing I-9 verifications with new hires, solutioning issues in Workday and other systems, and documenting learnings in process maps, SOPs, etc. A People Operations Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the employee and ensuring a positive employee experience. They are often the first point of contact for employees and help with a wide range of HR-related tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses strong ethics and Excel skills, along with 2-3 years of relevant experience and familiarity with Workday, E-Verify, and ADP. VML offers a competitive benefits package and a growth-oriented work environment.

What you’ll do:  

The People Operations Associate will support People Operations in areas such as:

  • Represent VML in subject matter expertise and solutioning of functional, data and/or integration design needs across Workday and other systems that are integrated
  • Support People team, but also partner with cross-functional teams to solution
  • Use understanding of the HCM functional and integration design, and technical capabilities of Workday to support WPP Workday program in developing automated solutions that support operational effeciences
  • Research defects in Workday, triage issues and raise Jira tickets for true defects
  • Maintain intake forms for the Joiners, Movers, Leavers process
  • Maintain and update Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) with new learnings
  • Handling and supporting additional projects as needed.

Who you are:

  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, analyze data, and complete projects and assignments
  • Great can-do attitude combined with a strong work ethic; able to go with the flow
  • Strong ethics and integrity including the ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
  • Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Word

What you’ll need: 

  • 2 - 3 years of experience
  • Experience with Workday, ADP, E-Verify,
  • Experience with a fast-paced work environment

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 an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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