Regional HR Manager

Regional HR Manager – EMEACanonical 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. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical pioneer global distributed collaboration with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles.ResponsibilitiesLead 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 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.QualificationsExceptional 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; hands‑on involvement in daily HR routines required.Experience working in a remote‑first organization.Ability to leverage data to make informed decisions.Knowledge and practical implementation of HR practices and employment law across APAC.Experience handling and overseeing complex ER matters across multiple jurisdictions.Fluent in business English (written and spoken).Self‑motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results‑oriented, open‑minded, enthusiastic and energetic.Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.Nice‑to‑have skillsExperience with immigration policies and mobility processes.Professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or other).Facilitation skills.BenefitsDistributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person.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 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.Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We 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.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionHuman ResourcesSoftware Development#J-18808-Ljbffr