Regional HR Manager

Role Description

We are hiring a Regional HR Manager at Canonical to support our AMER region. With colleagues across 75+ countries, we require a People function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for a regional lead that will report into our Global Head of HR who can help build our company as we go through continued growth plans. It's an exciting time to join with the opportunity to help shape and create an HR function for the future.

You will lead the Americas team of HR professionals to provide precise, compliant and scalable HR operations to the business, advise and execute on HR issues across the whole employee life-cycle, and partner with senior leadership in your region. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret data trends and themes.

• Lead and scale Canonical’s regional HR team
• Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
• Interact closely with the broader People team to create tight-knit processes across all regions
• Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive high performing teams
• Work with senior managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
• Own as well as coach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues, across multiple countries
• Partner with people managers to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs
• Establish a trusted partnership with the business in your region
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Design new policies and deliver on business-critical HR related projects globally
• Present at Canonical events to articulate Canonical’s HR practices

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business
• People management experience
• Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
• A good balance between leading and executing, in this role you will need to be hands-on involved in the daily HR routines too
• Experience in working in a remote first organization
• Able to leverage data to make informed decisions
• Knowledge and practical implementation of HR practices and employment law across the Americas region
• Experience in handling and overseeing complex ER matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Fluent in business English (written and spoken)
• Self motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded, enthusiastic and energetic
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Requirements

• Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
• Professional HR qualification (SHRM or other)
• Facilitation skills

Benefits

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
• Annual compensation review
• Performance-driven annual bonus
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Company Description

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.