Human Resources Business Partner

Who we are:

Innodata (NASDAQ: INOD) is a leading data engineering company. With more than 2,000 customers and operations in 13 cities around the world, we are the AI technology solutions provider-of-choice to 4 out of 5 of the world’s biggest technology companies, as well as leading companies across financial services, insurance, technology, law, and medicine.

By combining advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI) technologies, a global workforce of subject matter experts, and a high-security infrastructure, we’re helping usher in the promise of clean and optimized digital data to all industries. Innodata offers a powerful combination of both digital data solutions and easy-to-use, high-quality platforms.

Our global workforce includes over 3,000 employees in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Israel and Germany. We’re poised for a period of explosive growth over the next few years.

About the role:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic advisor to business and functional leaders, aligning workforce strategies with organizational goals. Reporting to the VP of HR for North America, this role leads a team of HR Generalists and oversees all aspects of the employee lifecycle across multiple states.

The HRBP will drive organizational effectiveness, foster employee engagement, ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state labor laws, and act as a trusted advisor to leadership. This position requires a strong balance of strategic influence and hands-on execution, ensuring that employee lifecycle processes are executed smoothly while anticipating future workforce needs.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with U.S. leadership to align people strategies with business goals, providing HR insights that drive organizational effectiveness and growth.

• Lead and develop a team of HR Generalists, ensuring effective execution of day-to-day employee lifecycle activities.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers on employee relations, organizational design, workforce planning, and performance management.

• Oversee all employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation cycles, and exits), ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance.

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including investigations, conflict resolution, and escalations.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state employment laws; monitor risk and advise leadership on policy and regulatory matters.

• Guide leaders through change management initiatives such as restructures, workforce transitions, and organizational design.

• Support leadership in succession planning, career development, and employee engagement strategies to build retention and morale.

• Lead and execute company-wide programs and initiatives across Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development, and HR Operations, ensuring seamless implementation and alignment with business objectives.

• Use workforce analytics and HR metrics to inform decision-making and track the effectiveness of HR initiatives.

• Coach and enable managers to lead with accountability, manage performance, and address underperformance constructively.

• Foster a culture of inclusion, continuous feedback, and employee development.

• Lead the HR function in strategic projects, including policy development, compliance audits, and organizational health assessments.

• Ensure OSHA-compliant employee lifecycle practices, including new hire safety training, policy communication, incident reporting, and recordkeeping.

Requirements

What we need you to bring:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 8-10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in an HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory role.

• Proven leadership experience overseeing HR teams, ideally in multi-state U.S. environments.

• Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state employment law and compliance requirements.

• Experience working in a matrixed, fast-paced, and high-growth