Senior HRBP

Odoo; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO and holidays

EAP program

Work-from-home stipend

Lunches and events

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Odoo is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join our People team in Brisbane, CA. You’ll partner with leaders on people strategy, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning while navigating complex immigration matters.

You’ll balance strategic advisory with hands-on execution, coaching managers, driving program improvements, and ensuring California and federal employment law compliance as the organization scales.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience and HRBP background.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and managers.
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
• Knowledge of California and federal employment laws.
• Strong coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex or sensitive employee situations with discretion.
• Comfortable challenging leaders and influencing at multiple levels.
• Experience with immigration matters and visa processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and senior leaders on people strategy, organizational needs, and team development
• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, leadership, and difficult conversations
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, corrective actions, and terminations
• Advise leaders through organizational changes, restructures, contingency planning and team transitions
• Lead HR programs and process improvements that enhance the manager and employee experience.
• Facilitate employee mobility, career and regional by participating and executing on relevant tasks
• Ensure HR and immigration practices comply with California and federal requirements
• Partner with Immigration Specialist and external counsel on work authorization and visa matters (H‑1B, H‑1B1, TN, E-2, L-1)
• Provide backup immigration support and advise employees/leaders within policy guidelines
• Identify people-related and immigration risks and translate legal guidance into practical solutions

Skills

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

Immigration knowledge

CA employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-SCP / SPHR certification

Job description

This is a hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home on Fridays) role in Brisbane, CA.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship responsibilities for employment visas at this time.

About Odoo

Odoo ERP system is an enterprise resource planning software used company-wide for the management of business processes. Odoo provides seamlessly integrated functional business apps called Odoo apps that form an ERP solution. Our unique proposition of integrated apps that work seamlessly together allows users to automate and track everything they do. The open-source development model of Odoo has allowed us to leverage thousands of developers and business experts to build the world's largest ecosystem of fully integrated business apps.

Odoo has become a global network with more than 12+ million users and partners in more than 120 countries, and we continue growing with 2000+ daily downloads. We are growing fast and need to hire faster.

About the role:

Odoo is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join our People team and partner closely with leaders across the business.

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor to hiring managers and senior leaders, helping them build strong teams, navigate complex people challenges, and make thoughtful decisions as the organization continues to grow. You’ll own key areas including employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent development, manager coaching, employment-based immigration, and employee mobility.

We’re looking for someone who can balance strategic partnership with hands‑on execution, confidently challenge leaders when needed, and bring a practical, business‑minded approach to HR. You’ll be comfortable navigating complex employee and immigration matters while identifying opportunities to strengthen our people practices as Odoo continues to scale.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable, and able to challenge leaders when needed, and brings a practical, business‑minded approach to HR.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and senior leaders on people strategy, organizational needs, and team development
• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, leadership, and difficult conversations
• Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, corrective actions, and terminations
• Advise leaders through organizational changes, restructures, contingency planning and team transitions
• Lead HR programs and process improvements that enhance the manager and employee experience.
• Facilitate employee mobility, career and regional, by participating and proactively executing on relevant tasks and conversations.
• Ensure HR and immigration practices comply with California and federal requirements.
• Partner with the Immigration Specialist and external counsel on employee relations, work authorization, global mobility, and employment-based visa matters, including H-1B, H-1B1, TN, E-2, and L-1 cases.
• Provide backup immigration support and advise employees and leaders within legal, compliance, and internal policy guidelines.
• Proactively identify people-related and immigration risks, including potential gaps in employment authorization, translate legal guidance into practical solutions, and elevate concerns appropriately.

Must Have

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner
• Experience partnering directly with senior leaders and people managers
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience
• Knowledge of California and federal employment laws
• Strong coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to navigate complex or sensitive employee situations with sound judgment and discretion
• Comfortable challenging and influencing leaders at different levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong business acumen and an understanding of how people decisions impact business performance
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Experience with a wide range of employment-based visas (e.g., H-1B, H-1B1, TN, E-3, E-2, L-1)
• Previous experience in an immigration law firm, legal ops team, HR administration, or similar role

Nice to Have

• Experience in a high-growth technology, SaaS, or similarly fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting Sales, Customer Success, Engineering, or other business functions
• Experience with organizational design and workforce planning
• Experience using HR metrics and data to guide decisions
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification
• Conversational Spanish a plus

Compensation and Perks:

• Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA Matching, 401K Matching, and Commuter Benefits
• PTO (Paid-time-off), paid sick days, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program: 3 X 1-hour telehealth calls with certified mental health professionals
• $100 towards a work-from-home office setup
• Evolve in a nice working atmosphere with a passionate, growing team!
• Chef-prepared lunches - snacks, fruit, and coffee/drinks on tap!
• Company-sponsored events for groups of 6+ employees

Our Ideal Candidate

You’re an experienced HR partner who knows when to coach, when to challenge, and when to take action. You’re comfortable navigating complex employee relations, organizational changes, and employment-based immigration matters while helping managers become stronger, more effective leaders.

You’re hands‑on, organized, and able to balance competing priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture. You bring strong knowledge of HR compliance, immigration, and employee mobility, and you’re comfortable advising both employees and leaders through complex situations.

You enjoy working closely with the business, improving processes, and taking ownership from strategy through execution. You’re looking for the autonomy to make a meaningful impact on employees, leaders, and the broader organization.