Senior Human Resources Business Partner

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

This is a hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home on Fridays) role in Brisbane, CA. To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 applications within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. 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.

Odoo is an open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that helps companies manage and streamline their operations through a single, integrated system. Our modular suite of business applications—covering everything from accounting and inventory to CRM and project management—works together seamlessly to support efficiency and growth.

Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) – Brisbane, CA

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.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

7+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner

Experience partnering directly with senior leaders and people managers

Previous experience in an immigration law firm, legal ops team, HR administration, or similar role

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

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