People Business Partner

Who You Are

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 London office (at Covent Garden).

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 with our Bupa HealthCare Plan with easy access to medical care
• Support your long-term financial security with our Aviva Corporate Pension Scheme, with Verve contributing 5% of your qualifying earnings
• Pick what matters most to you in our Personalized Benefits Platform, with a budget of  £50/month
• Recharge with 25 paid vacation days + 3 Wellness days throughout the year, in addition to the public holidays
• Boost your professional knowledge with our annual training budget & internal webinars
  … and even more reasons to join us!