Regional HR Manager

Regional HR Manager – EMEA – apply at Canonical. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. With 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, we operate with a founder‑led, profitable and growing business model, and almost all positions are remote, meeting in person only twice to four times per year. We are hiring a Regional HR Manager – EMEA to join our People team. You will lead the regional HR team, deliver precise and compliant HR operations, advise on employee lifecycle issues and partner with senior leadership in the region. Your analytical approach and keen eye for detail will help us scale and shape an HR function for the future. Responsibilities 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, organisational design, employee engagement, rewards‑and‑workforce planning Own and coach 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 programmes 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 projects globally Present at Canonical events to articulate Canonical's HR practices Qualifications Exceptional academic track record from high school and university HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business People management experience Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders Balance between leading and executing, with hands‑on involvement in daily HR routines Experience working in a remote‑first organisation Able to leverage data to make informed decisions Knowledge and practical implementation of HR practices and employment law across APAC Experience in handling and overseeing complex employee‑relations matters across multiple jurisdictions Fluent in business English (written and spoken) Self‑motivated, organised, accurate, confident, authentic, results‑oriented, open‑minded, enthusiastic and energetic Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events Nice‑to‑have skills Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes Professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or other) Facilitation skills What we offer Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 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 About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu—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, expecting excellence and the best in everything we do. Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr