HR Business Partner

Job Description

Job Description

SALARY: $120k-$140k

LOCATION: New York

Who are we?

We are the originators of influencer marketing.

Influencer is an agency built at the intersection of creativity, data, and technology with a unique ‘people power & platform power’ approach.

From big brand launches to shifting perceptions and from riding fast trends to driving footfall, Influencer builds ideas with impact to deliver outcomes that drive your business forward via an unmatched client experience.

Campaigns are underpinned by Influencer’s game-changing proprietary technologies, which are supercharged by official partnerships and data integrations with the world’s leading social platforms for real-time and accurate reporting. Influencer is an Official Global Marketing Partner of TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Meta.

We believe the more tangible, scaled outcomes that creators produce drive impact beyond just likes and impressions. Influencer is championing the ‘True Human Influence’ movement; on a mission for creator campaigns to be judged in the same way as other media activations.

Founded by OG YouTube creator Caspar Lee & entrepreneur Ben Jeffries, Influencer has been helping brands navigate the ever-evolving influencer marketing landscape since 2015. In that time they have developed valuable knowledge, experience, and technology that have enabled them to deliver thousands of campaigns, for hundreds of brands in markets across the world. Today, Influencer has a team of 170+ of the best talent in the industry, working across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. From Google to Coca-Cola, from Amazon to Microsoft, and from TikTok to Meta - they work with companies, brands, and agencies across every vertical, building meaningful relationships between brands, creators, and their audiences.

Job Title

HR Business Partner

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Chief People Officer

Overview of the job

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support and guide our HR and talent acquisition initiatives in North America. As the key HR contact for our North America team, this role will be pivotal in fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce while driving people strategies that align with Influencer’s business objectives. You will work closely with the leadership team to develop HR initiatives, manage day-to-day HR operations, and partner with the UK-based People Team.

This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate will be skilled at balancing big picture people strategy with day-to-day HR operations. As the primary HR contact for North America, you’ll lead talent acquisition efforts and provide guidance on all HR matters, ensuring our U.S. team is fully supported and set up for success.

3 best things about the job

• Strategic Impact: You get to shape the people strategy for North America by partnering with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals - making a direct impact on team growth and performance

• HR Policy Leadership: You’ll own, build and implement core HR policies and practices that form the foundation of our evolving North America organization

• Global Collaboration: You'll collaborate with our international People Team, gain global exposure, and help apply best practices across regions to support our expanding global presence

Measures of success -

• Fostered strong relationships with our North America team and established regular check-ins with the leadership team

• Taken ownership all of our NA HR policies, benefits (including healthcare and 401k) and payroll, and developed a strong understanding of the wider People Team systems and platforms, able to provide confident guidance to our employees

• Collaborated with the Marketing Team and DEIB group to lead initiatives and events that enhance our culture and employee engagement

Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Partnership;

• Partner closely with the NA leadership team to understand business goals and help develop and implement HR strategies that support company growth and employee engagement

• Collaborate with the global People Team to ensure alignment of HR initiatives, culture, and values across regions

• Provide guidance on organizational development, change management, employee relations, and workforce planning

• Champion a positive and inclusive company culture by leading initiatives that enhance the employee experience and engagement in North America.

HR Operations;

• Oversee and manage day-to-day HR administration, including employee records, benefits administration (healthcare and 401k), payroll coordination, and compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for any employee-related issues and provide timely support to resolve HR challenges

• Work with line managers to oversee employee lifecycle processes, including compensation reviews, promotions, terminations, and offboarding

• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations and support the global HR team on audits and reporting requirements

Talent Acquisition;

• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition Director, sourcing and screening candidates.

• Manage interview scheduling across multiple time zones.

• Maintain accurate data in the ATS, as well as LinkedIn and other advertising platforms.

• Manage talent pipelines to ensure a steady flow of quality candidates.

• Train, coach, and support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

• Ensure equity, diversity, and inclusion are embedded in all recruitment practices.

• Prioritize candidate experience throughout the hiring process to maintain a strong employer brand.

What you will need:

• Proven experience as an HRBP or in a similar HR role, ideally within a global, fast-paced environment

• Strong understanding of HR best practices and talent acquisition processes, particularly in the U.S. market

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. labor laws, employment regulations, and compliance requirements in North America.

• Confidence in learning and using HR software.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Experience managing an ATS and recruitment tracker with accurate, timely data entry.

• Proven ability to source, identify, and screen candidates.

• Confidence in owning the end-to-end recruitment process while delivering a best-in-class candidate experience and supporting hiring managers.

• Medical Benefits through Insperity

• Wellbeing support including EAP & Mental Health cover

• 401K with match opportunity

• 22 days of Paid Time Off (+ Federal Holidays which can be flexed to your needs)

For more information on our benefits, perks and what makes us unique, please visit our website here

At Influencer, we’re committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. We promote DEI in our workplace and are a global community who believe our unique qualities should be celebrated. We want everyone at Influencer to bring their authentic selves to work everyday, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are committed to embedding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion into everything we do at Influencer, making it part of our culture. All we ask is that you have a passion for Influencer Marketing and a desire to be a part of one of the fastest growing companies within this exciting industry.