Canonical · 1 month ago
Regional HR Manager - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. They are hiring a Regional HR Manager for APAC to lead the regional HR team, ensuring precise and compliant HR operations while partnering with senior leadership to address HR issues across the employee life-cycle.
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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, 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
Qualification
Required
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 APAC
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
Preferred
Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
Professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or other)
Facilitation skills
Benefits
Distributed 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
Company
Canonical
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
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