Human Resources Director

You've spent years building HR from the inside - running the hiring, managing the hard conversations, keeping the team protected and the culture intact. You're good at it. And you're ready for the role where you actually own it. Verve is a premier talent agency representing award-winning storytellers across film, television, publishing, theatre, and digital. We're looking for a Director of People who can be a strategic partner to our leadership team and a hands-on operator - someone who brings both a point of view and the execution to back it up. People strategy & leadership Partner with the C-suite on org design, workforce planning, and senior people decisions. Champion DEIB initiatives agency-wide. Bring a real point of view - not just process - to how Verve grows its team. Recruitment & talent management Own end-to-end hiring across assistants, and support staff - plus onboarding, performance review cycles, succession planning, peer recognition, and year-end planning. Build career paths and retention strategies tailored to entertainment. Employee relations Lead all ER matters - performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions - with empathy and compliance. Navigate the distinct dynamics of a talent agency environment with professionalism and discretion. Be the trusted resource managers and employees actually turn to. Culture programming Model and reinforce Verve's values through programming that makes this a place people are proud to work - team rituals, milestone moments, DEIB initiatives, and internal events that reflect who we are and where we're going. HR operations & compliance Own HR policies, employee handbook, compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR systems (Paylocity a plus). Ensure full compliance with California labor law and federal and local requirements. Partner with external legal counsel on employment matters as needed. Change management & scaling Lead the people side of growth, restructuring, and operational change. Use data and employee feedback to improve programs continuously. Scale HR infrastructure to keep pace with an ambitious, fast-moving agency. Professional development Experience building L&D programs, leadership development, or skills frameworks tailored to creative or entertainment environments is a real advantage here. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Health, dental & vision, 401(k) · Unlimited PTO. Industry event access. This is a full-time, in-person role located in Los Angeles, CA. Employment is contingent upon the candidate's eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr