Senior HRBP Leader, NAMER Growth & Strategy

Legora AB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Legora AB in New York is seeking a senior HR business partner to shape and lead the People function in North America. This role blends strategic advisory with hands-on team building for fast-scaling tech teams.

You will partner with leaders across the US, Canada and Mexico, build leadership depth, and ensure effective workforce planning, org design and employee relations as Legora expands in North America. Based in New York with regular travel, this role offers autonomy and impact.

Qualifications

• Senior HRBP or HR leadership experience across multiple countries.
• Deep knowledge of US employment practice; working knowledge of Canada and/or Mexico.
• Experience leading and developing a team of Business Partners.
• Ability to lead through direct and matrix relationships and integrate specialist functions.

Responsibilities

• Owning NAMER People agenda: align global strategy into a coherent regional plan across workforce, talent, org design and capability.
• Leading and growing the region’s People Business Partners; expand US team to up to five local BPs.
• Coordinate with Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, People Operations and Total Rewards to work as one team in NAMER.
• Lead workforce planning, succession and manager capability as the region scales; support new offices and market entry.
• Own jurisdictional readiness across the US, Canada and Mexico; ensure local capability and processes are in place.

Skills

Senior HRBP

Leadership experience

US employment law knowledge

Cross-country collaboration

Job description

Legora AB in New York is seeking a senior HR business partner to shape and lead the People function in North America. This role blends strategic advisory with hands-on team building for fast-scaling tech teams.

You will partner with leaders across the US, Canada and Mexico, build leadership depth, and ensure effective workforce planning, org design and employee relations as Legora expands in North America. Based in New York with regular travel, this role offers autonomy and impact.