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 strong 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 robust 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 approach Proven success partnering with senior leaders in fast-paced, high-growth Saa S or technology environments Strong 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 organizations Strong business acumen with comfort operating in technical, operationally driven environments where reliability, security, and risk management shape priorities Exceptional communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills Deep expertise in employee relations, organizational design, performance management, and talent planning Demonstrated interest in elevating your craft using AIAbility to build credibility and trust quickly with highly technical leaders and teams Data fluency and the ability to turn insights into influence High comf

📌 Senior people business partner (Burnaby)
🏢 Clio
📍 Burnaby