At the forefront of the global open source movement, Canonical is an innovative technology firm spearheading change. Our commitment to open source is exemplified by our publication of Ubuntu, a pivotal project that powers AI, IoT, and the cloud. With a global recruitment approach, we uphold stringent standards for our team members, demanding excellence in all aspects. Since our establishment in 2004, Canonical has embraced a remote-first approach. Joining us propels you into the future, pushing you to think creatively, work intelligently, acquire new expertise, and elevate your performance. Experience a distinctive insight into the realm of 21st-century digital business with Canonical…
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Department: Human Resource
Job Type: Home-Based
Who Are We Looking For?
We are a globally expanding company with a presence in 70 countries and a team of 1,000 professionals. To support our growth, we are seeking three regional leaders who will report directly to our Global Head of People. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of our HR function and shape its future. As a regional lead, you will oversee the HR operations of the Americas, APAC, or EMEA region, ensuring compliance, scalability, and precision. You will play a vital role in advising and implementing HR strategies throughout the entire employee life-cycle, while collaborating closely with senior leadership in your region. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze data trends will be key in this role.
Responsibilities
- Ensure precise and compliant HR operations, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness
- Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and Workplace Engineering teams, establishing streamlined processes across HR regions
- Lead and expand Canonical’s regional HR team, managing 1-4 direct reports per region
- Collaborate with senior managers on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards, and workforce planning
- Take responsibility as HR manager for key processes, including talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture, and engagement initiatives to foster high-performance teams
- Partner with people managers to facilitate appropriate training and development programs
- Cultivate a trusted partnership with the business within your region
- Provide coaching and guidance to people managers on employee relations matters across multiple countries
- Develop new policies and lead critical global HR projects
- Drive initiatives for diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Represent Canonical at events, effectively communicating Canonical’s HR practices
Qualification
- Successful track record in leading HR initiatives across Americas or EMEA regions within the technology industry
- Proven experience in managing and developing people
- Skilled in business partnering with senior stakeholders
- Degree qualified with strong HR expertise
- Utilizes data-driven insights for decision-making
- Ability to balance leadership and execution, actively involved in daily HR operations
- Extensive knowledge and practical application of HR practices and employment law in EMEA or Americas
- Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
- Self-motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-oriented, open-minded, enthusiastic, and energetic
- Proficient in working within a remote-first organization
- Fluent in written and spoken business English
Additional Requirements
- Possess a recognized professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or equivalent)
- In-depth knowledge of immigration policies and expertise in mobility processes
- Well-versed in providing guidance and advice on immigration-related matters
- Proven ability to coordinate and liaise with relevant stakeholders in immigration and HR domains.
- Proficient in facilitating effective communication and collaboration
Perks & Benefits
- Additional benefits and rewards for eligible roles, including annual bonuses and sales incentives
- Global equity in compensation philosophy
- Location-based competitive base pay (fully remote)
- Annual compensation review
- Annual holiday leave
- Fully remote working environment since 2004
- Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per year
- Recognition rewards
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Travel opportunities to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Additional information
Canonical is committed to equal employment opportunities, ensuring a workplace devoid of prejudice. Our dedication to embracing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences fosters an enriched work environment and enhances the quality of our products. Regardless of your identity, we will thoroughly evaluate your application with fairness and impartiality.
Method of Application
Interested and prospective candidates that are qualified for the role should click on APPLY NOW to complete the required application form.
