Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 + colleagues in 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.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We require an HR function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for a Senior HR Generalist to offer their expertise to our EMEA region. It's an exciting time to join with the opportunity to help shape and create an HR function for the future. The senior role will serve as a driver and practitioner in both regional and global HR initiatives. You will join a global 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 leadership in your region. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret data trends and themes.
Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region
The role entails
1. Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
2. Interact closely with the EMEA HR Manager and the Global Head of HR to create impact across all HR regions
3. Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive a high performing team
4. Work with managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
5. Partner with the HRIS team to develop and refine operational processes for day to day HR administration
6. Coach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues across multiple countries
7. Partner with people managers to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs
8. Establish a trusted partnership with the business in your region
9. Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
10. Design new policies and deliver on business-critical HR related projects globally
What we are looking for in you
11. Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
12. HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business
13. Regional HR experience within EMEA (France, Germany and/or UK is a plus), with an understanding of local labor laws, competitive awareness and insights
14. Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
15. A good balance between leading and executing, in this role you will need to be hands-on involved in the daily HR routines
16. Experience mentoring and developing others
17. Strong project management skills with the ability to define done and keep deliverables on track
18. Experience in working in a remote first organization
19. Able to leverage data to make informed decisions
20. Fluent in business English (written and spoken)
21. Self motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded and enthusiastic
22. Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Nice to have skills
23. Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
24. Payroll and/or benefits oversight experience
25. Knowledge of HR Systems and databases
26. Professional HR certification(s)
27. Facilitation skills
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
28. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
29. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2, per year
30. Annual compensation review
31. Recognition rewards
32. Annual holiday leave
33. Maternity and paternity leave
34. Employee Assistance Programme
35. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
36. Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events