Regional Hr Manager

Join to apply for theRegional HR Manager - EMEArole atCanonical.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.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 over 1,200 colleagues in more than 75 countries and very few office-based roles.Teams meet two to four times yearly in person at interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.Job SummaryWe 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.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.ResponsibilitiesLead 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, organisational 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 practicesQualificationsExceptional academic track record from 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; this role requires daily involvement in HR routinesExperience working in a remote-first organisationAble to leverage data to make informed decisionsKnowledge and practical implementation of HR practices and employment law across APACExperience handling and overseeing complex employee-relations matters across multiple jurisdictionsFluent in business English (written and spoken)Self-motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-oriented, open-minded, enthusiastic and energeticWillingness to travel up to four times a year for internal eventsNice-to-have skillsExperience with immigration policies and mobility processesProfessional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or other)Facilitation skillsBenefitsDistributed 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 front-of-line 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— to succeed we need to be the best at what we do.Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in ****.Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Equal Opportunity EmployerCanonical 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 ResourcesIndustriesSoftware Development#J-*****-Ljbffr