HR Business Partner

SALARY : Up to $105k

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 both TikTok 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 120 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 People Director

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 and operational expertise, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable balancing high-level people strategies with administrative tasks. You will be the go-to person for HR-related queries and talent acquisition in North America, ensuring that our US team is supported and developed to meet the agency’s goals.

3 best things about the job

Strategic Impact : Ability to drive the people strategy for North America, partnering with NA leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals and make a direct impact on team growth and performance

Talent Acquisition : Owning talent acquisition in North America, managing the end-to-end recruitment process and ensuring we bring in top talent that aligns with our culture and growth objectives

Global Exposure : Collaborating with the wider People Team, gaining international exposure and implementing best HR practices across regions to support our growing global presence

Measures of success

In the first few months, you would have :

Fostered strong relationships with our North America team and have regular check ins with the leadership team

Taken ownership all of our NA HR policies, benefits (including healthcare and 401K) and payroll, and understand the wider People Team systems and platforms, able to give confident advice to our employees

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

Roles & Responsibilities :

Strategy 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 driving initiatives that enhance employee experience and engagement in North America

HR Operations and Administration;

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

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

Manage employee lifecycle processes, including pay reviews, promotions, terminations, and offboarding

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

Talent Acquisition;

Working closely with the Talent Acquisition Director, sourcing and screening candidates

Managing various schedules for interviewing candidates, across various time zones

Accurate use of the ATS for robust data, as well as LinkedIn and additional advertising platforms

Pipeline management of quality candidates for upcoming hires

Training, coaching and support for hiring managers throughout the recruitment process

Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion is at the forefront in our recruitment practice

A strong focus on candidate experience throughout the interview process to maintain a strong brand reputation

What you will need :

Proven experience as an HRBP or in a similar HR role, ideally within a global business

Strong understanding of HR best practices and talent acquisition processes, particularly in the US market

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

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience managing an ATS and recruitment tracker ensuring data is accurately maintained in a timely manner

The ability to identify, own proactive outreach and screening of candidates

SHRM certification is desired but is not a requirement for the role

A few of our core benefits :

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.

Salary : $105,000