(Senior) HR Business Partner - German speaker (w/m/d)

Who We Are

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. Learn more at

Who You Are

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our team and play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives that seamlessly align people strategies with Verve’s business objectives. This senior-level position is designed for a proactive, solutions-driven leader who thrives in navigating the complexities of a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic vision and operational excellence, leveraging their expertise to build high-performing teams, cultivate a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and enable the organization to achieve its ambitious goals. With a passion for enhancing the employee experience and a proven ability to influence at all levels, you will be a trusted advisor, a transformational leader, and a champion of Verve’s values and vision.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leaders across departments, aligning HR strategies with business goals to drive organisational success

• Lead initiatives to identify, attract, develop, and retain top talent across the organisation

• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace by addressing employee concerns, mediating conflicts, and guiding leaders on effective team management

• Drive change management initiatives to support business transformations, mergers, or growth strategies

• Oversee workforce planning, compensation reviews, and succession performance management to ensure alignment with Verve’s pay-for-performance philosophy

• Participate in and track succession planning activities, ensuring our best talent has access to growth opportunities identified

• Identify, evaluate, and drive forward key training and development initiatives to foster growth and development among our teams

• Proactively analyze people metrics and trends to provide insights for decision-making and continuous improvement

• Champion diversity and inclusion tied to business results to promote a stronger, better organization

• Proactively lead integration, transformation, and change in ways that are both collaborative and effective

• Bring innovation, change, and challenge that evolve the way we connect and engage with our customers

What You Will Bring

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP role or equivalent, ideally within the media or tech industry

• Fluent in both German and English language

• Strategic leadership with experience in influencing change and driving a high-performance culture

• Proven success partnering with senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-growth, or global organization

• Strong expertise in talent management, organizational development, and employee relations

• Highly developed business acumen with solid commercial and analytical skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization

• Deep understanding of employment laws and HR best practices across multiple regions

• A strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented approach who thrives in ambiguity and is comfortable managing complexity

• A proactive leader who demonstrates a passion for people and a commitment to fostering an exceptional employee experience

What We Offer

Just a few of the benefits waiting for you at Verve:

• Support your long-term financial security with our Allianz Corporate Pension Scheme

• Pick what matters most to you in our Personalized Benefits Platform , with a budget of €100/month: mobility support (BVG/HVV), internet allowance, daycare subsidy, Urban Sports Club membership, personal development, and shopping vouchers

• Support your mental well-being with our Nilo Health Workplace Mental Health Solution

• Boost your professional knowledge with our annual training budget & internal webinars, and level up your language skills through our German/English classes

• Recharge with 27 paid vacation days + 3 Wellness days throughout the year, in addition to the public holidays

• … and even more reasons to join us!

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.

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