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Weber Shandwick · 2 hours ago

Resource Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

2+ years exp

Weber Shandwick is seeking a Resource Manager to join their Resource Management team in Chicago. The role involves analyzing staffing data, facilitating resourcing meetings, and strategically matching talent with project needs.

AdvertisingAnalyticsConsultingContentMarketingPublic RelationsReputation

Responsibilities

Possess an analytical mindset and firm understanding of how to synthesize and apply learnings from backward-looking financial data provided by finance

Demonstrate an ability to provide intel and answer high-level questions about what people are working on and where/why they have time, ensure that the perceived workload of the group aligns with the data being reported

Identify and flag discrepancies, demonstrate an understanding of how to efficiently address them and remove hurdles

Prepare for and meaningfully contribute to (and in some cases drive) weekly resourcing meetings/discussions, identifying resourcing issues, facilitating discussions and sending action-oriented recaps that keep people on task

Assist with talent requests, recommending possible solutions (based on a deep understanding of needs, skillsets and bandwidth) and helping to facilitate conversations that will lead to strong utilization and the offset of unnecessary hires

Proactivity build positive relationships with all levels of talent, account teams & project managers – act as a widely-known, helpful resource and problem solver

Strategically match talent with needs, taking into account: requests/staff plans provided by account teams and project managers; a strong understanding of the skillsets, work product, style, development areas and interests of the talent

Shadow the resourcing team as they facilitate discussions as a result of staffing decisions as needed to keep things moving to resolution

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelProject management toolsData analysisStaffing managementProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Two years of related professional experience

Proficient in PC Microsoft Office

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

Utilize company tools to enter allocation data, track staffing trends and summarize results

Ability to manage a project from beginning to end

Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities

A proven upbeat, enthusiastic and self-starter attitude with the ability to inspire and motivate a variety of team members

Possess strong sense of curiosity, solution-oriented mentality, and critical thinking skills as they will be central to general approach to day-to-day needs

Preferred

Agency, recruiting and/or equivalent environment experience preferred

Knowledge and experience with various project management tools

Company

Weber Shandwick

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Weber Shandwick is a global public relations firm with offices in major media, business, and government capitals around the world. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group.

Founded in 2001

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees