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Human Resources Associate, Senior Account Executive

Burson
CompanyBurson
CategorySales
LocationWashington
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted20 May 2026
Last verified7 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. WPP (LSE/NYSE: 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   For more information visit  bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and  Instagram . More about the role: Burson’s People Team is seeking a Human Resources Senior Associate to  play a key role in   enhanc ing  the overall employee experience  across the  company . This individual will partner closely with  our People Team  Business Partners, senior leaders and employees to help drive impactful people initiatives spanning  onboarding, internship  programming,  employee  engagement, training  program coordination, and day-to-day  operations.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team of passionate  people  professionals at a highly respected global communications firm.   This role can be based in New York, Washington DC, or Chicago What you'll do: Serve as one of the lead onboarding partners across the U.S providing comprehensive support for all new hire onboarding processes, including Workday entries, onboarding template management, scheduling coordination, and ensuring a seamless best in class employee experience from offer acceptance through first day.    Co-lead the Harold Burson Summer Internship Program, supporting the full lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding preparation through program coordination and intern experience management throughout the summer.   In partnership with the U.S L&D team, manage systems, including employee set-up, data accuracy, reporting support, and ongoing process maintenance.   Track, coordinate, and administer employee personnel milestone programs and ad-hoc recognition efforts, including gift card distribution and related communications.   Maintain and update internal email distribution lists to ensure organizational accuracy and effective communication across teams and functions.   Help to support the global Burson strategy through people business partnership, driving performance and business outcomes through People Initiatives   Oversee management of logistics related to onboarding and offboarding materials   Additional projects as identified and assigned   Experience that contributes to success: 4-5 years of professional experience in HR or related fields, ideally in an agency or professional service environment   Strong organizational and time management skills   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS    Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion   Ability to partner with remote teams in various locations   A collaborative mindset   Ability to adapt to frequently