People Business Partner

Verve

$130K — $150K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of progressive HR experience, particularly in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role, ideally in technology or media sectors
  • Strong understanding of talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development
  • Proven communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management
  • Ability to balance employee needs with business priorities
  • Experience with data analysis to inform HR decisions and improvements
  • Familiarity with US or UK employment law and HR best practices
  • Passion for fostering a positive employee experience and an inclusive workplace culture

Responsibilities

  • Support talent management activities like development, performance management, and retention
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for employee relations and resolving workplace issues
  • Collaborate with leaders on workforce planning and organizational design
  • Contribute to annual performance reviews, compensation planning, and talent assessments
  • Analyze people data and trends to provide insights for decision-making
  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives
  • Help drive engagement initiatives that cultivate a high-performing culture

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
  • Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans for Healthcare, Dependent care, and Commuting
  • Fringe Personalized Benefits Platform with a $100/month budget
  • 12 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, and 3 wellness days annually
  • Paid Parental Leave for significant life events
Full Job Description
Who You AreWe are seeking a proactive and client-centric People Business Partner to join our team. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with managers, solving complex people challenges, and contributing to a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
The successful candidate will combine strong HR fundamentals with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset. You will work closely with business leaders and employees to support talent development, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and business growth. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are passionate about delivering an exceptional employee experience while helping teams perform at their best.
This is a hybrid position with three days per week in our NYC office (at One Soho Square).

What You Will Do
  • Support talent management activities, including employee development, performance management, and retention initiatives
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing support on employee relations matters and helping resolve workplace issues effectively
  • Collaborate with leaders on workforce planning and organizational design initiatives to support business growth and changing priorities
  • Support annual people processes, including performance reviews, compensation planning, and talent assessments
  • Contribute to succession planning discussions and help identify development opportunities for high-potential employees
  • Analyze people data and trends to provide insights that support decision-making and continuous improvement
  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and business outcomes
  • Support change management and organizational transformation efforts, helping leaders and employees navigate change successfully
  • Collaborate with cross-functional HR teams to ensure consistent delivery of HR programs, policies, and employee experiences
  • Help drive engagement initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture

What You Will Bring
  • 4-6 years of progressive HR experience, including experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar role, ideally within the technology, media, or digital advertising industry
  • Experience partnering with managers and supporting teams in a fast-paced, growing organization
  • Solid understanding of talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development practices
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance employee needs and business priorities
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to build credibility and effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Experience interpreting people data and using insights to support decision-making
  • Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in either the UK or US, with exposure to both environments considered a plus
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a practical and solutions-focused approach
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
  • Passion for creating a positive employee experience and fostering an inclusive workplace culture

Nice to Have
  • Experience supporting global or multi-regional teams
  • Exposure to change management, organizational design, or M&A integration activities
  • Experience working within a high-growth technology, SaaS, ad tech, or media organization
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems and people analytics tools.

What We Offer

Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at Verve:
  • Stay healthy and covered with our comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and other Insurances
  • Support your long-term financial security with our 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
  • Save on everyday expenses with pre-tax FSA and HSA plans for Healthcare, Dependent care, and Commuting
  • Pick what matters most to you in our Fringe Personalized Benefits Platform, with a budget of $100/month: lifestyle, fitness, hobbies, travel, and more
  • Recharge with 12 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, and 3 Wellness Days throughout the year
  • Enjoy peace of mind with paid Parental Leave for life's important milestones
    ... and even more reasons to join us!


Salary Range

$130-$150 USD

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