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 are hiring a Regional HR Manager at Canonical to support our APAC region.
With 1,+ colleagues across 75 countries, we require an HR function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for a regional lead that will report into our Global Head of HR who can help build our company as we go through continued growth plans. It's an exciting time to join with the opportunity to help shape and create an HR function for the future. 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. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret data trends and themes.
The role entails the individual to:
1. Lead and scale Canonical’s regional HR team (1-4 direct reports, depending on region)
2. Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
3. Interact closely with Talent Science and Workplace Engineering teams and create tight-knit processes across all HR regions
4. Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive high performing teams
5. Work with senior managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
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
11. Present at Canonical events to articulate Canonical’s HR practices
What we are looking for in you
12. Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
13. HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business
14. People management experience
15. Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
16. A good balance between leading and executing, in this role you will need to be hands-on involved in the daily HR routines, too
17. Experience in working in a remote first organization
18. Able to leverage data to make informed decisions
19. Knowledge and practical implementation of HR practices and employment law across APAC
20. Fluent in business English (written and spoken)
21. Self motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded, enthusiastic and energetic
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. Professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or other)
25. 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.
26. Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
27. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2, per year
28. Annual compensation review
29. Recognition rewards
30. Annual holiday leave
31. Maternity and paternity leave
32. Employee Assistance Programme
33. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
34. Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events