The role of HR Manager at Canonical
With 1, colleagues across 70 countries, we require an HR function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for three regional leads that will all report into our Global Head of People 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.
What your day will look like
Lead and scale Canonical’s regional HR team (1-4 direct reports, depending on region)
Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
Interact closely with Talent Acquisition and Workplace Engineering teams and create tight-knit processes across all HR regions
Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive a high performing team
Work with senior managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
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
What we are looking for in you
Degree qualified
HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business (Americas or EMEA)
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 EMEA or Americas
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
Additional skills that you might also bring
Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
Professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or other)
Facilitation skills
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2, per year
Annual compensation review
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
