Business Partner

Overview

Clio is the global leader in legal AI technology, empowering legal professionals and law firms of every size to work smarter, faster, and more securely.

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.

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.

• 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.