Interbrand has been the world’s leading brand consultancy for over 40 years – having pioneered iconic work and forged many of the brand-building tools that are now commonplace. We know that in an age of abundant choice and speed of innovation, customers’ expectations are moving faster than businesses. While incremental change is still essential, it’s no longer sufficient. It takes bold moves to leap ahead of customers and competitors. We call these moves iconic moves. In collaboration with many of the world’s leading brands, our global team of thinkers and makers are pioneering the future of brand building. By turning customers into participants, we help our clients strengthen their brands on an ongoing basis – our approach gives them the confidence to make iconic moves that spark desire and create utility, driving extraordinary results.

At Interbrand you will create iconic work that defines customer expectations across the globe and creates growth for all.

NOTE: This role will sit in one of these Interbrand locations: Cologne, Milan or Madrid and requires EU work authorization

THE ROLE:

• Work with Global Chief People Officer and People Team to ensure that our global strategy is implemented with effect in local markets
• Working across all touch points of our employee experience ensure that our people’s experience is reflective of our People Promise
• Partner with local leadership teams in Germany, Spain and Italy
• Work with local leadership teams to understand employee engagement; co-own survey rollouts and analysis; lead and manage action plans and key KPI's
• Work with and coach people managers, providing guidance and support as needed
• Work with local team to align HR activities and local cultural initiatives / internal communications
• Advise on and adopt DEI best practices, contribute to activity and implement locally
• Work with Global Director, Talent Acquisition to ensure effective and high quality recruiting into local markets
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, supported by OMC/local legal consultancy services
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Work with Global Director, Performance & Learning and other internal stakeholders to ensure effective performance management process, and support the development plans and career development
• Support succession planning in local markets
• Work with Global Chief People Officer and local finance team on reward strategy, benchmark salaries on an annual basis and advise on and maintain local salary bands
• Identify training needs for office teams and share with Learning & Development (Academy) team to execute
• Responsible for key people data, KPI's and metrics
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Advise on contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers
• Assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters
• Provide guidance and leadership counsel on local business unit restructures
• Other ad hoc projects as required
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Astute business skills and commercial understanding
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to understand nuance and adapt to different local cultures
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  
  

We are building a connected, collaborative and inclusive human culture. As part of that culture, Interbrand is committed to creating spaces for open communication, transparency, and equitable support for all levels of employees. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are driving forces in how we create and embrace community while allowing our employees to refine their craft and solve problems for the world’s best global brands. Interbrand has both local and global DEI Task Forces, in addition to access to the Omnicom People Engagement Network (OPEN), OPEN Pride, Omniwomen, and are proud supporters of ADCOLOR.

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