People Business Partner, Clio

• You are a well-rounded People partner with a strong foundation across performance management, organizational design, employee relations, and people programs
• You balance empathy with sound judgment, and you enjoy solving problems in partnership with leaders and cross-functional teams
• You are curious, data-informed, and comfortable operating in environments where priorities evolve
• You build trust quickly and are known for your ability to bring clarity, structure, and practical recommendations to people-related decisions
• 5–8+ years of progressive HR / People Business Partner experience
• Experience supporting leaders across one or more functional areas (e.g., Product, Engineering, GTM, G&A)
• Solid knowledge across core People disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, and organizational design
• Strong understanding of employment law and compliance requirements
• Comfort partnering with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
• Data-informed mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach
• Demonstrated interest in elevating your craft using AI

Desirable

• We’re seeking People Business Partners (PBPs) to join Clio’s growing People team and support leaders and teams across the business. This role is ideal for a thoughtful, business-minded People partner who brings strong fundamentals across core HR disciplines and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• As a People Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders, helping them navigate people's challenges, deliver great employee experiences, and scale their teams in alignment with Clio’s values and business goals
• The People Business Partner team partners with leaders across Clio to deliver scalable, human-centered people solutions. PBPs work closely with People Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, People Operations) to ensure a consistent, compliant, and exceptional employee experience from hire to exit
• Together, we help Clio build high-performing teams and strong leaders at every stage of growth
• Business Partnership & Leader Enablement:
• Partner with leaders to deliver People programs and services that support departmental and company-wide goals
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders, providing insights and recommendations on people-related topics
• Support leaders through day-to-day people matters while maintaining a strong focus on long-term organizational health
• Build strong, credible relationships across your assigned client groups
• People Strategy, Performance & Talent Support:
• Advise leaders on organizational design, role clarity, team structure, and workforce planning
• Support performance management processes, including goal-setting, feedback, and development planning
• Partner with leaders on engagement, succession planning, and talent development conversations
• Provide guidance on compensation principles and Total Rewards programs in partnership with the appropriate SMEs
• Employee Relations, Compliance & Risk Management:
• Identify and manage employee relations issues and investigations, partnering with People SMEs and Legal as required
• Apply sound judgment to resolve matters fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation and Clio policy
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legal requirements and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support leaders with documentation, process adherence, and risk mitigation
• People Programs & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with People team SMEs to deliver a seamless, end-to-end employee experience
• Contribute to the design, rollout, and adoption of People programs such as:
• Onboarding
• Performance Development
• Talent Planning
• Leadership Development
• Total Compensation
• Workforce Planning
• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition to align hiring needs, workforce plans, and role requirements
• Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement:
• Ensure People process and documentation compliance across your client groups
• Enhance and streamline people-related information to improve accessibility and enable employee and manager self-service
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help evolve Clio’s people infrastructure and core processes
• Lead low to medium risk, cross-functional People projects as needed
• Data, Insights & Decision-Making:
• Use people data and insights to identify trends related to engagement, performance, retention, and workforce health
• Provide leaders with clear, actionable recommendations based on both data and context
• Support reporting and analysis that informs proactive, strategic people decisions
• Collaboration, Influence & Team Contribution:
• Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships to ensure the needs of the People team, leaders, and employees are met
• Partner effectively with peers across the People Business Partner team, sharing knowledge and best practices
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing People team culture
• Travel as required to support business needs and in-person connection