Regional HR Manager

Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Regional HR Manager - EMEA role at Canonical3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Regional HR Manager - EMEA role at CanonicalCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder led, profitable and growing.We are hiring a Regional HR Manager for APAC to join our People team at Canonical.With 1,200+ 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 APAC 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.The role entails the individual to:Lead and scale Canonical's regional HR teamDeliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracyInteract closely with the broader People team to create tight-knit processes across all regionsBe accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive high performing teamsWork with senior managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planningOwn as well as coach 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 youExceptional academic track record from both high school and universityHR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology businessPeople management 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 tooExperience in working in a remote first organizationAble to leverage data to make informed decisionsKnowledge and practical implementation of HR practices and employment law across APACExperience in handling and overseeing complex ER matters across multiple jurisdictionsFluent 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 eventsNice-to-have skillsExperience 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. 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. 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