SR People & Culture Generalist

Description

We're Hiring: Senior People & Culture Generalist

San Diego / Hybrid | Full-Time | Make an Impact

About Verve Cloud, Inc.

At Verve Cloud, Inc., we connect people and businesses with industry-leading VoIP and internet solutions—but our secret sauce is our people. We’re a values-driven, high-performance company that’s Great Places to Work Certified, a multi-year winner of San Diego’s Best Places to Work, and proud to be on Fortune’s Small Business list.

We’re growing fast, building smart, and staying rooted in what matters most: People & Relationships. With a culture built on values, trust, transparency, and a healthy dose of fun, Verve isn’t just a workplace—it’s a vibe.

The Role: Senior People & Culture Generalist

Are you a people-first HR pro who lives for creating incredible workplace experiences, solving people puzzles, and running smooth, drama-free payroll? We're on the lookout for a Senior People & Culture Generalist—to champion culture, support our people, and make Verve an even better place to work (yes, it’s possible).

Requirements

What You’ll Own:

• People Support: Be a go-to partner for the VP of People — jump in when needed to be a creative problem-solver.
• People Performance: Support performance cycles, benefits administration, and compliance needs.
• Payroll Processing: Run semi-monthly payroll like a champ (Paylocity experience = gold star).
• HRIS + Reporting: Oversee HRIS updates, people metrics, and clean reporting.
• Culture & Engagement: Support engagement initiatives, leadership programs, and team events.
• Policy & Compliance: Keep us buttoned up across multi-state (and especially CA!) employment laws.
• People Life Cycle: Lead onboarding, offboarding, and everything in between with care.
• Workplace Experience: Create a great experience for our team members, clients and partners
  
  

What You Bring

• You are a Servant Leader in people and business interactions – you get energy from serving others
• At your core your mission is to put People & Relationships first – you are a natural relationship builder
• You are a modern People Operator – you are progressive and an out of the box thinker
• You will value Positive Psychology
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, communications, psychology, or related field of study or equivalent experience.
• SHRM - CP/SCP Certification
• 4–6 years in a generalist/people ops role (with payroll chops!)
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law
• Experience with Paylocity? Even better
• Organized, proactive, and know how to have fun
• Big on trust, empathy, and accountability
  
  

Values Alignment = Your Superpower

You lead with L.O.V.E. (Living Our Values Everyday).

• People & Relationships – Put people first, always.
• Principle Driven – Do the right thing, even when no one’s watching.
• Inclusive Culture – Make space where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
• Greater Good – Serve with purpose, impact with intention.
• Growth & Prosperity – Learn, stretch, and grow—together.
  
  

Why You’ll Love It Here

• We measure our success by the way we touch the lives of others
• We work hard but play hard
• We are not afraid to have fun
• You will have an opportunity to discover and share your unique gifts and talents
• 15 Days PTO + 10 Holidays
• 401(k) match + market health benefits
• Long-term disability & wellness support
  
  

Ready to bring your Verve?

Let’s grow the future of work—together.