People Business Partner in London

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.

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

• 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.

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.