People Partner

Influencer•New York, NY

11h•$68,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Influencer is experiencing exceptional growth, and the People Team is expanding. We are seeking an exceptional People Partner to support this growth and curate the best possible experiences for Influencer employees. Working alongside the People Director, you will help shape and implement our global people strategy, with a vision to curate an outstanding people experience from initial candidate contact through the entire employee lifecycle. You will build deep partnering relationships with department heads and managers to ensure a consistent Influencer approach tailored to the unique needs of each team. This role is critical in supporting Influencer's amazing culture during this exciting period of growth.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive experience supporting the People and Talent functions, ideally within a fast-paced agency or start-up environment.
Proficient in HRIS administration and record-keeping, with experience leveraging HR systems to streamline core people processes.
Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices in the US.
Solid understanding of core HR practices, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, talent development, and end-to-end candidate experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building trust, credibility, and effective relationships across the organization.
High adaptability and strong problem-solving skills, with comfort navigating changing business priorities while advocating for an inclusive workplace culture.
Passion for Influencer Marketing and a desire to be a part of one of the fastest growing companies within this exciting industry.

Nice To Haves

Experience leveraging HR systems such as Insperity and HiBob.
Experience with Team Tailor (ATS).

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day People operations and general administration for the region, serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries across the full employee lifecycle.
Lead seamless onboarding and offboarding processes, including initial background checks, document compliance (e.g., I-9 verification), system access setups, and exit workflows, with the goal of automation where possible.
Serve as the regional subject matter expert on all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness initiatives, guiding employees through inquiries, managing open enrollment, and optimizing provider utilization via Insperity.
Support payroll processing and data auditing and thoroughly reconciling payroll data prior to submitting reports to the People Director for final approval.
Work closely alongside the People and Operations Director to design, scale, and establish People processes that will facilitate growth.
Build strong relationships with local managers, offering guidance on routine employee inquiries, performance management support, and relaying team-specific initiatives.
Identify workflow bottlenecks and help implement scalable People initiatives, policies, and employee engagement programs tailored to the region's unique needs.
Monitor local labor law compliance and generate regional People metrics/dashboards to provide actionable insights for decision-making.
Champion Influencer’s core values, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts across regional programs.
Assist in organizing team-building activities, wellness initiatives, and localized onboarding touches to maintain an engaging, high-performance culture.
Offer Talent Acquisition support by sourcing and building candidate pipelines.
Proactively source, screen, and engage candidate pipelines for regional roles to support Influencer’s rapid growth.
Manage interview scheduling, maintain the Applicant Tracking System, draft offer letters, and ensure a high-touch candidate experience.