Manager, People Business Partnerships, EMEA & APAC

Manager, People Business Partnerships, EMEA & APAC

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 are currently seeking a Manager, People Business Partnerships, EMEA & APAC to join our People team in Dublin. This role will be based out of our Dublin hub or on a remote basis within Ireland or the UK. This is a high-ownership, high-accountability leadership role responsible for driving the people strategy across the EMEA and APAC regions within Clio's Go-To-Market portfolio. You will be the regional expert and DRI for all people-related matters across these geographies, partnering closely with GTM leadership and operating with significant autonomy to shape and execute a world-class people experience.

What your team does

Our People team is at the heart and soul of Clio's culture. We are the champions of the Clio experience, stewards of our Clio Values, and the glue that will keep strong as we scale. We value excellence, transparency, and initiative, and we offer a culture and environment that Clions rave about.

What you'll work on

Below are the main responsibilities and areas of impact for this role.

Regional Leadership & Accountability

• Take full ownership of the people strategy for Clio's EMEA and APAC regions within the GTM portfolio - you are the DRI for everything people-related in these geographies.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of people experts embedded in the EMEA and APAC regions.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for regional outcomes, proactively identifying risks and opportunities and taking decisive action.
• Partner with COE people managers in North America to inform and support the design and implementation of people experiences across EMEA and APAC.
• Travel between offices and regions as required to maintain strong on-the-ground presence.

Strategic People Partnership - GTM Portfolio

• Own the people strategy for the GTM portfolio by developing a deep understanding of GTM business goals, OKRs, and business metrics.
• Partner and collaborate with the C-Team, S-Team, PLT, and broader GTM leadership to embody a human and high-performing culture, serving as an ambassador for Clio's mission, values, and operating principles.
• Act as a trusted advisor, leader, and mentor to senior GTM leaders, supporting the development and delivery of strategic people services aligned to departmental and organizational goals.
• Influence beyond your direct client groups, shaping org-wide people practices and culture.
• Advise on and execute multi-department transformational and change management initiatives.

Regional Employment Law & Employee Relations

• Serve as the EMEA and APAC subject matter expert on employment law, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and HR best practices across all relevant jurisdictions.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment legal requirements across EMEA and APAC, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partner with internal and external legal counsel as needed.
• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations matters and investigations; act as the primary escalation resource for concerns arising across the EMEA and APAC organisations.
• Create and operationalise progressive, scalable People Business Partner best practices tailored to regional needs and contexts.

Organizational Design & Workforce Strategy

• Lead organisational diagnosis, design, workforce planning, and change facilitation across EMEA and APAC; coach and support other business partners in these competencies.
• Support the evolution of Clio's organisational infrastructure in a scalable way, informing and contributing to the development and implementation of broader Talent programs such as Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Talent Planning, Leadership Development, Succession, and Total Compensation.
• Support people integrations through any merger and acquisition activities as needed.
• Contribute to the establishment and decision making of short-term and long-term goals/OKRs, executing quarterly results while meeting budget and schedule expectations aligned to organisational objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Build strong cross-functional relationships at executive and senior leadership levels across the GTM portfolio and broader business.
• Maintain strong partnerships and an influential voice within the People COEs (Engagement, TACQ, Total Rewards, L&D) and business COEs (Biz Ops, Finance, Legal, etc.), with the ability to DRI strategic project workstreams.
• Be a data-driven decision maker: analyse and report on people trends across the EMEA and APAC organisations and externally, recommending strategic, proactive solutions to increase performance, engagement, and retention.

What you may have

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field; Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial HR role.
• International expansion and M&A experience.
• Proven experience supporting multiple countries within the EMEA region.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA labour laws, compliance standards, tribunals and HR best practices, specifically in Ireland and England.
• Experience working in multinational companies in the technology industry, specifically in high-growth stage to public company.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, multicultural, and fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English; additional EMEA languages are a plus.

What you will find here

Compensation is one of the main components of Clio's Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.

Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include:

• Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits and dental coverage.
• Hybrid work environment, with expectation for local Clions (Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Dublin and Sydney) to be in office minimum twice per week.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Pension contribution.
• Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years.

The expected salary range for this role is €96,800 to €145,200 EUR.

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility

Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and is united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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