Job Title: Regional HR Manager
Description:
We are hiring a Regional HR Manager to support our APAC region at Canonical, a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. With 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries, we require an HR function that thinks and acts globally.
The successful candidate will report into our Global Head of HR and lead the APAC team of HR professionals to provide precise, compliant, and scalable HR operations to the business. They will advise and execute on HR issues across the whole employee life-cycle and partner with senior leadership in your region.
This is an exciting time to join Canonical as we go through continued growth plans. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to interpret data trends and themes.
* Lead and scale Canonical's regional HR team (1-4 direct reports, depending on region)
* Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
* Interact closely with Talent Science and Workplace Engineering teams and create tight-knit processes across all HR 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
* 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
* Presentation skills required - present at Canonical events to articulate Canonical's HR practices
What We Are Looking For In You:
* 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
* Fluent in business English (written and spoken)
* Self-motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-oriented, open-minded, enthusiastic, and energetic
* Willingness to travel up to 4 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 Colleagues:
* 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 Us:
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 on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
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.