Senior Manager, People Business Partners, Engineering

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, People Business Partner to support our Engineering Organization. You will be responsible for helping align business objectives with people solutions, supporting executives in the EMEA region. Your role will act as a trusted and strategic advisor, coach, and change agent to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and expertise on people-related matters, to inform and support a tightly aligned business and talent strategy. You will contribute to the overall success of People Group driven initiatives by facilitating the engagement of other People Group counterparts when appropriate, providing insights from client groups to inform new programs and iterations, and championing key initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the AI Engineering and Platforms Engineering teams. This includes two VP leaders and their respective teams.
• Influence and execute a people strategy that helps support local organization and business goals
• Execute a people strategy that helps support local organization and business goals
• Consult on global expansion efforts in the region; including participating in the due diligence process
• Partner closely with the broader People Business Partners and People Group to support the implementation of GitLab's People programs and policies locally
• Advise on People programs and solutions to support EMEA regional needs based on deep local expertise
• Collaborate with our team member relations (TMR) and legal teams to provide additional guidance and support on HR compliance, local employment law, and regulatory requirements in the EMEA region based on local expertise
• Consult and inform local regulatory bodies such as Work Councils on topics that impact employment or working conditions
• Use data to identify trends and develop and influence solutions to drive results in the organization.
• Maintains deep expertise in their client groups’ business, operating model, objectives, and industry trends.
• Partners with client group leadership team and relevant People groups to drive a talent strategy focused on engagement and retention of top talent. Works with Total Rewards and Talent and Engagement to ensure key trends and retention levers are addressed and used effectively.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Own specific iterations related to company-wide Talent Programs based on feedback from their client group and PBP team.
• Executes company-wide Talent Programs within their client groups, including Annual Talent Assessment and Compensation Reviews.
• Facilitates connection to other People Group DRIs when appropriate to remain focused on the most impactful work while ensuring relevant DRIs are engaged

What You’ll Bring:

• Relevant, progressive People Business Partner experience supporting executive leaders.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced, technology company as a People Business Partner, focused on supporting the EMEA region
• Experience partnering with other People Business Partners in supporting business strategy and consulting on local EMEA requirements
• In-depth knowledge of EMEA employment law and regulations
• Experience working with local regulatory bodies such as Works Councils
• Experience in a variety of HR competency areas such as organizational design and development, leadership development, change management, performance management, and employee relations.
• An obsession with results that matter; able to create and deliver full-cycle projects (start to finish) and results in a timely manner.
• Ability to solve complex problems; resourceful and takes initiative to seek internal and external resources when problem-solving.
• Very strong EQ, with fine-tuned instincts and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates sound, consistent, trusted judgment.
• Experience working with Global Talent (Americas, EMEA, APAC); remote experience preferred.
• Comfortable with high volume and a very fast-paced workload; not afraid to “roll up your sleeves” to complete more tactical work with an ability to switch between strategic and tactical work.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master’s degree and/or HR Certification strongly preferred.

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave
• Home office support