We’re seeking a Senior People Business Partner (PBP) to support Clio’s Technical Infrastructure organization, including Production Engineering, IT, Security and Data Engineering. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, operational execution, and team performance during a period of continued scale, maturity, and transformation
As a Senior PBP, you will act as a trusted advisor, coach, and strategic consultant to Technical Infrastructure leaders. You will help leaders scale their teams, develop their teams, navigate change, and drive performance - all while ensuring a strong, inclusive, and compliant employee experience
This role is ideal for a senior People leader who is comfortable partnering with highly technical teams and who brings solid business acumen, organizational insight, and judgment to complex environments
Partner closely with senior leaders to develop and deliver People strategies aligned to business objectives, growth plans, and organizational health
Act as a strategic thought partner on topics including org design, workforce planning, role clarity, capacity models, and team structure
Translate business strategy into people implications—anticipating risks, scaling challenges, and leadership needs
Coach leaders through complex decision-making with a strong lens on performance, culture, and employee experience
Lead and advise on organizational design efforts, including restructures, role evolution, spans and layers, and operating model changes
Partner with leaders on performance management, goal-setting, and accountability, ensuring strong linkage between strategy, execution, and outcomes
Support succession planning and talent reviews, identifying readiness, gaps, and development actions
Partner with Talent Management and L&D; to support leadership development, manager capability, and team effectiveness
Identify, assess, and manage complex employee relations issues quickly, thoughtfully, and decisively
Conduct and support investigations as required, partnering with Legal and People Operations to ensure fair, compliant, and consistent outcomes
Maintain deep knowledge of employment law requirements across jurisdictions relevant to your client group
Mitigate legal and employee risk through proactive coaching, documentation, and early intervention
Partner with Legal Counsel as needed to manage sensitive or high-risk situations
Work closely with People team SMEs (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, L&D;, People Ops) to deliver a seamless, world-class employee journey
Contribute to the design and implementation of broader People programs, including:
Onboarding & ramp experiences
Performance Development
Talent Planning & Calibration
Leadership Development
Total Rewards & Compensation Programs
Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to align on hiring plans,



role profiles, and evolving business needs within your groups
Act as a data-driven advisor - analyzing trends in engagement, attrition, performance, and workforce composition
Translate people data into actionable insights and recommendations for leaders
Use both quantitative and qualitative inputs to inform decisions and influence leaders
Identify patterns early and proactively address risks related to retention, engagement, or leadership effectiveness
Identify opportunities to improve and evolve People processes to better support a scaling organization
Help drive consistency, clarity, and effectiveness across core People practices while enabling flexibility where the business requires it
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Clio’s People operating model as the company grows globally
Act as a mentor and role model to other PBPs and People team members
Share best practices, lessons learned, and insights from your groups across the People team
Build strong cross-functional relationships and operate with a “one People team” mindset
Demonstrate strong judgment, discretion, and integrity in all interactions
A collaborative, pragmatic, and values-driven approachProven success partnering with senior leaders in fast-paced, high-growth SaaS or technology environmentsStrong knowledge of employment law and compliance across relevant jurisdictions8–12+ years of progressive HR / People Business Partner experience, with significant experience supporting Engineering, IT, Security and/or Data organizationsStrong business acumen with comfort operating in technical, operationally driven environments where reliability, security, and risk management shape prioritiesExceptional communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skillsDeep expertise in employee relations, organizational design, performance management, and talent planningDemonstrated interest in elevating your craft using AIAbility to build credibility and trust quickly with highly technical leaders and teamsData fluency and the ability to turn insights into influenceHigh comfort navigating ambiguity, change, and competing prioritiesExperience supporting Technical Infrastructure functions, such as Production Engineering, IT, Security or Data Engineering, in a pre-IPO SaaS or technology companyExperience hiring and retaining talent in specialized,



competitive technical markets such as security and dataExperience partnering in globally distributed or multi-jurisdiction environmentsBackground in scaling People practices during periods of rapid growth or transformationExperience aligning workforce planning with financial planning cycles
Benefits Specialized learning and development programs and access to an in-house performance coach
Equitable compensation for your contributions, regardless of gender, race, or any other identifying factor
Access to pay transparency on all of our global roles
Company equity for applicable employees
RRSP-matching in Canada, 401k in the US, and pension plans in Ireland
Hybrid model – striking the right balance between the benefits of in person connectivity that in office brings, and the flexibility of remote
Flexible paid time off (4-week minimum with opportunities for personalization based on individual needs and achievements)
Parental leave options for birthing and non-birthing parents
A $500 contribution to your child’s RESP
Various health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Virtual and In-person Wellness Programs to support mental and physical health
Paid time for volunteering through our Clio Gives program
$2000 annual counseling benefit for CAD Clions
A collaborative, pragmatic, and values-driven approachProven success partnering with senior leaders in fast-paced, high-growth SaaS or technology environmentsStrong knowledge of employment law and compliance across relevant jurisdictions8–12+ years of progressive HR / People Business Partner experience, with significant experience supporting Engineering, IT, Security and/or Data organizationsStrong business acumen with comfort operating in technical, operationally driven environments where reliability, security, and risk management shape prioritiesExceptional communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skillsDeep expertise in employee relations, organizational design, performance management, and talent planningDemonstrated interest in elevating your craft using AIAbility to build credibility and trust quickly with highly technical leaders and teamsData fluency and the ability to turn insights into influenceHigh comfort navigating ambiguity, change, and competing prioritiesExperience supporting Technical Infrastructure functions, such as Production Engineering, IT, Security or Data Engineering, in a pre-IPO SaaS or technology companyExperience hiring and retaining talent in specialized, competitive technical markets such as security and dataExperience partnering in globally distributed or multi-jurisdiction environmentsBackground in scaling People practices during periods of rapid growth or transformationExperience aligning workforce planning with financial planning cycles

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📌 Senior People Business Partner (British Columbia)
🏢 Clio
📍 British Columbia