Regional HR Manager
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.
We are hiring a Regional HR Manager to support our APAC region. With 1,100+ colleagues across 75 countries, we require an HR function that thinks and acts globally.
The role entails the individual to:
* 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
Required skills and qualifications include:
* 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
* Good balance between leading and executing
* 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
* Self-motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded, enthusiastic and energetic
* Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Benefits include:
* Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2000 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 this role: We are looking for a talented professional to join our team as a Regional HR Manager. The successful candidate will have a strong background in HR, excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and manage a team.