Regional HR Manager - EMEA at Canonical
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 leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with more than 1,200 colleagues in over 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.
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 want a regional lead who will report into our Global Head of HR and help build the company as we grow. You will lead the APAC team of HR professionals to provide scalable HR operations, advise on HR issues across the 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.
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 and coach 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 business‑critical HR projects globally
* Present at Canonical events to articulate Canonical's HR practices
Qualifications
* Exceptional 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
* A good balance between leading and executing; you will need to be hands‑on involved in daily HR routines
* 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 in handling 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 four 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
What we offer
* 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
About Canonical
Canonical 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 globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. 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 level
* Director
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Software Development
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