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Director of People
1/27/2026
The Director of People will lead and scale people operations while fostering a high-performing and inclusive workplace. This role involves partnering with leadership on people strategies and managing employee relations and talent management efforts.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
51-200 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
Verve is a premier talent agency providing global representation for clients across film, television, publishing, digital, commercial endorsements & branding, audio, theater, and books-to-screen.
Founded in 2010, the agency prides itself on discovering the most exciting new voices in entertainment and guiding the careers of some of the most sought-after storytellers in the world. Continually disrupting an industry with its innovation and ability to be reflective of an ever-changing landscape, Verve’s client-first approach provides unparalleled service, influence, and career-building with a passion matched only by that of their clients.
About the Role
Description
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.
Requirements
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.
Key Skills
People StrategyEmployee RelationsTalent ManagementHR OperationsComplianceChange ManagementOrganizational DesignWorkforce PlanningDiversityEquityInclusionPerformance ManagementConflict ResolutionRecruitingOnboardingLeadership Development
Categories
Human ResourcesManagement & LeadershipCreative & Media
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