HR Director - Hogarth Worldwide : Job Details

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging.

The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.

Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today's content experience.

We have embraced a hybrid working model, which allows our employees to split their time between the office and other locations. The expectation is that working life at Hogarth will involve working from the office for an average of 3 days per week for most people. Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team to find out more information.

Hogarth is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead and manage all aspects of our HR operations for our office in California. We look to this person to drive an inclusive environment and supportive culture for our team. This role requires a deep understanding of California employment law and best practices, as well as a proven ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies that align with our overall business objectives.

• Leadership and Strategy: Create and help drive the company's HR/People strategy in alignment with global, regional and local business goals. Enhance and advise our use of technology and AI where possible.
• Performance Management: Develop and implement performance management systems that drive employee growth and development.
• Employee Relations: Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations. Seen as trusted partner to leadership. Ensure compliance with California's specific employment laws related to these areas.
• Compensation and Talent Management: Oversee compensation review and promotion processes, ensuring compliance with California wage and hour laws, paid sick leave, and other relevant regulations. Benchmark compensation and benefits against industry standards within California.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs and in partnership with our centralized learning team, develop and implement programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Champion and protect learning time within the team.
• HRIS and Data Analytics: Oversee the HRIS system and utilize data analytics to inform HR decisions and strategies. Encourage team's implementation of process to successfully use systems to the best of our ability.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the HR department budget.
• Culture and Engagement: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes employee engagement and well-being, including DEI focused initiatives. Hands on leadership that is collaborative.

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with California employment law and regulations is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies.
• Experience managing and developing HR teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analytics.
• Confident interpersonal skills able to build relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Passion for creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
• Experience working with international organizations forging relationships across countries and regions.
• Ability to work autonomously but aligned to Regional and Global initiatives.
• Knowledge in prioritizing projects within a large scope of work for the HR/People team.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to for more details.Pay Range:143,000-190,000

Diversity & Inclusion

Hogarth is an equal-opportunity employer. That means we believe in creating a truly inclusive culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone through our ideas, our people, how we behave and how we conduct ourselves. We strive to recruit people from diverse backgrounds and support them to achieve long-term success. This not only makes Hogarth a better company and place to work, but an environment where everyone can give their point of view, experience connection, enjoy opportunity and feel a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. As part of our commitment to making our hiring processes as equitable as possible, we are currently rolling out a policy which ensures that hiring managers review CVs only after they have been processed through an automated anonymisation system. This aims to ensure that all candidates are considered for interview based solely on their experience and what they can bring to the role.