VML Luxembourg _HR Officer_CDD / Fixed 1 year contract

Who We Are VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com . VML Luxembourg VML Luxembourg is one of the leading Amazon consulting agencies in Europe. Offering 360° services for Amazon, we have a diverse range of products and services in various sectors to ensure long-term sales growth, ranging from creating multilingual content and listings to all aspects of advertising, including sales promotion, PPC and programmatic campaigns. We are part of WPP, the world’s largest digital media agency, and manage WPP’s European Center of Excellence for Amazon (ACE) dedicated to maximising performance, driving sales and building brands on the Amazon platform. The opportunity: We are currently looking for a HR Officer to join our Human Resources Team on a temporary basis (CDD) as a replacement during maternity/parental leave. This role, which reports directly to the HR Manager, is vital in supporting both the HR department and the HR Manager. The HR Officer will be responsible for managing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, fostering a positive work environment, and providing direct support to the HR Manager. This role requires an understanding of HR principles and practices, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. What you’ll be doing: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: • Provide HR guidance and support: Act as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters, providing advice and guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices. • Employee Engagement and Retention: Play a support role in developing and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement, morale, and retention. Conduct employee surveys and analyse feedback to identify areas for improvement. This includes planning and executing employee events, such as team-building activities, company celebrations, and recognition programs, to foster a positive and engaging work environment. • Compensation and Benefits: Administer employee benefits programs, including enrolments, changes, and terminations. HR ADMINISTRATION: • HRIS Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS. Generate reports and analyse data to support HR decision-making. • Payroll: Support coordination of the payroll process. • Office Management Support: The HR Officer will also play a role in maintaining the office environment. This includes assisting with tasks to ensure that the office is well-maintained and supplies are adequately stocked. RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING: • Manage the full recruitment cycle: This includes p…