People Business Partner

Verve•New York, NY

22h•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We 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).

Requirements

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 Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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