Overview
Lead HR Generalist - Americas role at Canonical.
This role is based remotely in the AMER region and involves shaping and delivering HR operations and initiatives across the Americas in collaboration with the global HR team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner with high accuracy
- Interact closely with the Americas HR Manager and the Global Head of HR to drive impact across all HR regions
- Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive a high-performing team
- Work with managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards and workforce planning
- Partner with the HRIS team to develop and refine operational processes for day-to-day HR administration
- 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
What we are looking for in you
- Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
- HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business
- Regional HR experience within Latin America (Brazil and/or Mexico a plus) with understanding of local labor laws and competitive insights
- Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
- A balance between leading and executing; hands-on involvement in daily HR routines
- Experience mentoring and developing others
- Strong project management skills with ability to define done and keep deliverables on track
- Experience working in a remote-first organization
- Ability to leverage data to make informed decisions
- Fluent in business English (written and spoken)
- Self-motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-oriented, open-minded and enthusiastic
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Nice to have skills
- Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
- Payroll and/or benefits oversight experience
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases
- Professional HR certification(s)
- Facilitation skills
What we offer colleagues
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- 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
- Opportunities 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 on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company.
Most colleagues 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.
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