Senior HR Business Partner

Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at www.verve.com.

Where You Come In

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our team and play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives that seamlessly align people strategies with Verve’s business objectives. This senior-level position is designed for a proactive, solutions-driven leader who thrives in navigating the complexities of a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic vision and operational excellence, leveraging their expertise to build high-performing teams, cultivate a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and enable the organization to achieve its ambitious goals. With a passion for enhancing the employee experience and a proven ability to influence at all levels, you will be a trusted advisor, a transformational leader, and a champion of Verve’s values and vision.

Requirements

What You Will Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leaders across departments, aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive organisational success.

• Lead initiatives to identify, attract, develop, and retain top talent across the organisation.

• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace by addressing employee concerns, mediating conflicts, and guiding leaders on effective team management.

• Drive change management initiatives to support business transformations, mergers, or growth strategies.

• Oversee workforce planning, compensation reviews, and succession performance management to ensure alignment with Verve’s pay-for-performance philosophy.

• Participate in and track succession planning activities, ensuring our best talent has access to growth opportunities identified.

• Identify, evaluate and drive forward key training and development initiatives to foster growth and development among our teams.

• Proactively analyze people metrics and trends to provide insights for decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Champion diversity and inclusion tied to business results to promote a stronger, better organization.

• Proactively lead integration, transformation and change in ways which are both collaborative and effective.

• Bring innovation, change and challenge that evolve the way we connect, and engage with our customers.

What We Need

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a strategic HRBP role or equivalent, ideally within the media or tech industry

• Strategic leadership with experience in influencing change and driving a high-performance culture.

• Proven success partnering with senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-growth, or global organization.

• Strong expertise in talent management, organizational development, and employee relations.

• Highly developed business acumen with solid commercial and analytical skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.

• Deep understanding of employment laws and HR best practices across multiple regions.

• A strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented approach who thrives in ambiguity and is comfortable managing complexity.

• A proactive leader who demonstrates a passion for people and a commitment to fostering an exceptional employee experience.

What we offer

• 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 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 13 paid holidays, unlimite