About Verve

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals and company culture.
• Serve as a trusted  advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, and people-related decision-making.
• Champion company values and initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Manage and oversee employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide thoughtful, compliant, and empathetic guidance to employees and managers.
• Model and reinforce Verve’s cultural values and help foster a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace.

• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts across agents, executives, assistants, and support staff.
• Support performance review cycles, succession planning, peer recognition, and year-end planning.
• Partner with leadership to build career paths, learning opportunities, and leadership development initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, with a strong emphasis on California labor law.
• Own HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates.
• Oversee or coordinate compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR systems (Paylocity experience a plus).
• Work with external legal counsel as needed on employment-related matters.

• Support organizational change during periods of growth, restructuring, or operational evolution.
• Use data, insights, and employee feedback to improve people programs and processes.
• Help scale HR infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR fundamentals, employee relations, and compliance.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive matters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of an organization.

• Experience in entertainment, media, professional services, or creative industries.
• Deep familiarity with California employment law.
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and execution.