Vice President, Human Resources

OverviewVice President/Director of Talent at Arc Worldwide. Join to apply for the Vice President, Human Resources role at Arc Worldwide.Arc is the leading creative engine within Publicis’s group of commerce agencies. In an era of unprecedented change, where shopping happens anywhere and everywhere, we believe that brands not present at the moment of desire will be resisted. Everything we do is in service of creating Irresistible Commerce — breakthrough creative solutions fueled by data-driven insights. It’s a proven approach that’s earned us recognition as WARC’s #1 Specialty Retail Agency, along with accolades from Adweek, ANA Reggie Awards, and Effies. Arc is known for an irresistible culture that placed it on the AdAge Best Places to Work list.ResponsibilitiesSet the vision: Design and implement long-term, forward-thinking talent strategies that position Arc as a destination for top creative and strategic minds.Lead the team: Inspire, mentor, and guide the Talent team to deliver best-in-class support, programs, and results.Enhance the employee experience: Oversee initiatives including employee engagement programs, performance reviews, salary cycles, talent planning, coaching, and complex employee relations matters.Be a trusted partner: Advise agency leadership on all talent-related matters, from organizational design to policy interpretation.Drive compliance and mitigate risk: Ensure policies and employment decisions align with applicable laws and novate processes: Streamline, improve, and modernize talent operations to better serve employees and business goals.Champion inclusion: Ensure talent initiatives support a culture of belonging and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Represent the brand: Serve as the Talent Lead in cross-agency Digital Experience pillar HR/Talent leadership meetings.Qualifications12+ years of progressively-responsible experience in human resources, talent, people, or culture roles, preferably in a fast-paced, highly matrixed consulting or advertising agency environment.Proven success in M&A/change management environments.Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent strategy to agency financial goals.Expertise in employment law, policy application, and risk mitigation.Demonstrated ability to coach leaders, manage complex employee relations issues, and foster positive workplace culture.Process-driven and data-informed, with the ability to interpret metrics and make decisions that drive results.Exceptional communication skills — confident presenting to executives and engaging employees at all levels.A leadership style rooted in empathy, service, and a commitment to developing others.Additional InformationThe Power of One starts with our people. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursementsTuition AssistancePaid time off including Flexible Time off, Vacation, Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holidays, and Identity daysMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements“Work Your World” program encouraging work from anywhere with Publicis Groupe offices available up to 6 weeks a yearBusiness Resource Groups supporting multiple affinitiesCompensation: Range: $136,490–$177,000 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final compensation determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range. See posting for details on eligibility for temporary roles and 401(k) participation. The application deadline is September 15, 2025.EEO Statement: Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process, please contact . All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Location & Job Type: Hybrid, based out of Chicago office; onsite 3 days/week. Full-time.Referral and notification notes: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. We provide job alerts for new Vice President Human Resources roles in Chicago, IL. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17