The role of HR Manager at CanonicalWith 1,000 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 likeLead 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 accuracyInteract 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 teamWork with senior managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planningCoach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues across multiple countriesPartner with people managers to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programsEstablish a trusted partnership with the business in your regionDrive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiativesDesign new policies and deliver on business-critical HR related projects globallyPresent at Canonical events to articulate Canonical's HR practicesWhat we are looking for in youDegree qualifiedHR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business (Americas or EMEA)Peoplemanagement experienceExperience in business partnering with senior stakeholdersA 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 organizationAble to leverage data to make informed decisionsKnowledge and practical implementation of HR practices and employment law across EMEA or AmericasFluent in business English (written and spoken)Self motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded, enthusiastic and energeticWillingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal eventsAdditional skills that you might also bringExperience with immigration policies and mobility processesProfessional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or other) Facilitation skillsWhat we offer colleaguesWe 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 personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical 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 employerWe 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. #LI-remote
