Job Type

Full-time

Description

This role is both strategic partner to the C-suite and hands-on executor of day-to-day people operations - from the moment someone applies to the moment they move on. You'll bring structure, sound judgment, and a genuine point of view on how a culture-forward agency attracts, develops, and keeps great people.

People strategy & leadership

Partner with the C-suite on org design, workforce planning, and senior people decisions. Champion DEIB initiatives agency-wide. Bring a real point of view - not just process - to how Verve grows its team.

Recruitment & talent management

Own end-to-end hiring across assistants, and support staff - plus onboarding, performance review cycles, succession planning, peer recognition, and year-end planning. Build career paths and retention strategies tailored to entertainment.

Employee relations

Lead all ER matters - performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions - with empathy and compliance. Navigate the distinct dynamics of a talent agency environment with professionalism and discretion. Be the trusted resource managers and employees actually turn to.

Culture programming

Model and reinforce Verve's values through programming that makes this a place people are proud to work - team rituals, milestone moments, DEIB initiatives, and internal events that reflect who we are and where we're going.

HR operations & compliance

Own HR policies, employee handbook, compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR systems (Paylocity a plus). Ensure full compliance with California labor law and federal and local requirements. Partner with external legal counsel on employment matters as needed.

Change management & scaling

Lead the people side of growth, restructuring, and operational change. Use data and employee feedback to improve programs continuously. Scale HR infrastructure to keep pace with an ambitious, fast-moving agency.

Professional development

Experience building L&D programs, leadership development, or skills frameworks tailored to creative or entertainment environments is a real advantage here.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Health, dental & vision, 401(k) • Unlimited PTO. Industry event access.

Requirements

Required

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a senior manager or director-level role
• Strong command of HR fundamentals: employee relations, compliance, talent management
• Proven ability to handle sensitive, complex ER matters with excellent judgment and discretion
• Deep knowledge of California employment law
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of an org
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Strongly preferred

• Experience in entertainment, media, talent representation, or a closely related creative industry
• Familiarity with the culture and dynamics of talent agencies, studios, networks, or production companies
• A track record of building culture programs people actually look forward to - not just events, but moments that reinforce how the team sees itself
• Hands-on mindset: comfortable being both strategic advisor and day-to-day executor
• Experience scaling HR in a high-growth or fast-paced environment
• Paylocity or comparable HRIS experience.

This is a full-time, in-person role located in Los Angeles, CA.

Salary Description

$125,000 - $150,000