4-6 years of HR experience, ideally in tech or media sectors
Strong knowledge of US employment practices; broader Americas experience is a plus
Ability to build trust and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Proven judgment in fast-paced environments, capable of independent issue resolution
Detail-oriented with a focus on HR data management and process improvement
Responsibilities
Act as a primary contact for managers and employees, providing practical HR advice
Manage employee relations cases, including investigations and performance issues
Support the employee lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy
Facilitate regional performance cycles and talent management initiatives
Lead specific regional projects and guide managers through change management
Benefits
Hybrid work model with 3 days in the SoHo office
Opportunity to influence global HR initiatives based on regional feedback
Access to a collaborative and supportive HR team
Focus on continuous professional development and process improvement
Full Job Description
About the role
As a People Partner at Acast, you will combine trusted HR advisory with hands-on operational delivery to support our leaders, managers, and employees across the Americas. Working closely with the Americas People Lead and our global People team, you will translate global strategies into seamless regional execution. You'll serve as a go-to resource across the region, guiding managers through daily people decisions, managing employee relations, and keeping our core HR operations running smoothly.
What you'll do
People Partnership & Coaching: Act as a reliable first point of contact for managers and employees. Provide clear, practical advice on performance, team dynamics, development, and organizational changes, while helping leaders apply People policies consistently.
Employee Relations: Manage ER cases across the region (including investigations, performance concerns, and exits) constructively and early.
Regional Operations & Compliance: Support the seamless delivery of the employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, internal transfers, and promotions). Maintain accurate HRIS data (Lattice and other platforms), partner with Payroll, Finance, and Legal, and continuously improve regional processes.
Performance, Talent & Reward: Support the regional rollout of performance cycles, talent calibration, promotion rounds, and compensation reviews. Enable managers with clear guidance on development and retention strategies.
Projects & Initiatives: Own specific regional workstreams, guide managers through change management, and share feedback from the Americas region to help shape global People initiatives.
Who you are
Experienced HR Professional: You bring 4-6 years of progressive experience combining HR business partnering with core HR operations-ideally within tech, media, adtech, or a fast-paced global environment.
US & Americas Expertise: You have a strong working knowledge of US employment practices (broader Americas experience is a plus).
Pragmatic Communicator & Advisor: You build trust quickly, communicate clearly, and balance strategic advisory work with hands-on execution without missing a beat.
Sound Judgment: You operate comfortably in a fast-paced matrix, using strong discretion to resolve issues independently or escalate when appropriate.
Detail-Oriented & Operational: You are structured, reliable, comfortable working with HR data and platforms, and focused on driving continuous process improvement.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 per year
Location: SoHo, New York City (Hybrid)
While we operate with a high degree of trust and flexibility, this role requires working in our SoHo office 3 days per week. Candidates must live within a commutable distance to accommodate this schedule.
About Acast
Acast is a podcast hosting and monetization platform that provides tools for podcasters to distribute, monetize, and grow their shows. The platform offers a range of features, including hosting, distribution, analytics, and advertising, to help podcasters reach a wider audience and generate revenue from their content. Acast also offers a marketplace for advertisers to find and sponsor podcasts, as well as a subscription service for listeners to access exclusive content. The company was founded in 2014 by Karl Rosander and Mans Ulvestam and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, and Sydney. Acast has raised over $100 million in funding to date.
