Pocket FM is the world’s largest audio-series platform, where powerful stories travel effortlessly across languages, cultures, and continents. From India and the US to Europe and beyond, we are redefining how stories are created, discovered, and experienced across the globe, without screens.
At our core, we are an AI-powered entertainment company with a deeply human-first philosophy. We believe technology should amplify creativity. Our proprietary AI systems work alongside writers, voice artists, and creative teams to help stories scale globally, faster, smarter, and with cultural depth and emotional integrity intact.
Today, Pocket FM is home to a vibrant community of 250+ million listeners, 300,000+ creators, and 100,000+ audio series. With over 140 billion minutes streamed annually, we have emerged as one of the fastest-growing media-tech companies in the world, and we are just getting started. We operate at a massive global scale, but with a startup mindset: curious, fast-moving, and deeply owner-driven. At Pocket FM, teams are encouraged to think boldly, move with intent, and build for long-term impact as we shape the future of audio-first storytelling worldwide.
Your Mission
We are seeking a strategic and people-driven HR Business Partner to support our rapidly growing team. This role will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees, offering hands-on support and guidance across all core HR areas. You will help shape and scale our people operations as we grow, ensuring we maintain a strong culture and high performance across our workforce in California and throughout the U.S.
The HRBP will play a critical role in employee relations, organizational design, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning. This position requires a deep understanding of California labor laws and multi-state employment practices, as well as the ability to influence and coach at all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR business partner for assigned business groups across the organization.
- Provide proactive support in performance management, coaching, employee relations, and organizational design.
- Advise on team structure, headcount planning, and change management during rapid growth and transformation.
- Act as a culture champion by driving engagement, morale, and retention strategies.
- Guide managers through employee lifecycle events including promotions, terminations, and corrective actions.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with California and federal labor laws, as well as multi- state employment regulations.
- Conduct stay interviews, exit interviews, and feedback loops to inform HR strategies.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to advise leadership on workforce health, risks, and opportunities.
- Support and implement DEI initiatives, internal mobility efforts, and talent calibration reviews.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Legal, Finance, and department heads on people-related initiatives and policy updates.
- Champion internal communication and support change management strategies across teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification.
- 5+ years of progressive HRBP experience, preferably in high-growth or startup environments.
- Strong knowledge of California employment law and experience supporting multi-state teams.
- Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution.
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as BambooHR, Lattice, or similar tools.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Role Details
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Term: Full-time
- Compensation: $125k-$165k Annually
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