Senior Manager, People Business Partners, Engineering

Senior Manager, People Business Partners, Engineering

Remote, EMEA

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 :

Country Hiring Guidelines : GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

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