Regional HR Manager - EMEA

The role entails the individual to:

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

What we are looking for in you

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 EMEA

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

Nice-to-have skills

Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes

Professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or other)

Facilitation skills