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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading HR initiatives across regions within a technology business, with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proficient in leveraging data for decision-making and implementing HR practices and employment law across the Americas.
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HR LeadershipPeople ManagementBusiness PartneringEmployee RelationsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
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Hard Skills
HR OperationsPerformance ManagementTalent DevelopmentSuccession PlanningOnboardingEmployee EngagementData-Driven Decision MakingImmigration PoliciesEmployment LawFacilitation Skills
Soft Skills
CollaborationCoachingAdvisingCommunicationTrust Building
Certifications & Qualifications
SHRM
Industry Keywords
Remote-First OrganizationGlobal HR ProjectsBusiness PartnershipsAMER RegionComplex Employee Relations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and scale Canonical’s regional HR team
- Deliver precise and compliant HR operations
- Collaborate with the broader People team to create processes across regions
- Manage talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture, and engagement initiatives
- Advise senior managers on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards, and workforce planning
- Own, coach, and advise people managers on employee relations issues across multiple countries
- Support training and development programs
- Establish trusted business partnerships in the AMER region
- Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Design policies and deliver business-critical global HR projects
- Present Canonical’s HR practices at company events
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Hands-on involvement 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 the Americas region
- Experience handling and overseeing complex employee relations matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Fluent in business English, written and spoken
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
- Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
- Professional HR qualification such as SHRM or equivalent
- Facilitation skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-driven annual bonus
- 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