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CanonicalRegional HR Manager - AMER
Canonical seeks a Regional HR Manager to oversee the AMER region within a distributed, remote-first organization. The employer is a profitable, founder-led provider of open-source software…
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Canonical seeks a Regional HR Manager to oversee the AMER region within a distributed, remote-first organization. The employer is a profitable, founder-led provider of open-source software and operating systems, notably publishing Ubuntu, which powers enterprise initiatives in public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, IoT, and engineering innovation. In this role, the selected candidate will report directly to the Global Head of HR, directing the Americas human resources team to deliver…
Job Description
Canonical seeks a Regional HR Manager to oversee the AMER region within a distributed, remote-first organization. The employer is a profitable, founder-led provider of open-source software and operating systems, notably publishing Ubuntu, which powers enterprise initiatives in public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, IoT, and engineering innovation. In this role, the selected candidate will report directly to the Global Head of HR, directing the Americas human resources team to deliver precise and compliant operations across the employee lifecycle. The position entails close collaboration with senior business leadership, managing regional people functions, supporting performance management, handling employee relations, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Team members gather in person between two and four times per year at international locations for strategic alignment and company events.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong academic background, prior regional HR experience within the technology sector, and a proven ability to lead and execute both strategic and daily operational tasks. This position requires deep familiarity with employment laws and practices across the Americas, experience navigating complex multi-jurisdictional employee relations matters, and strong data analysis capabilities. Candidates must be fluent in business English and prepared to travel up to four times annually for internal gatherings.
Responsibilities
- Manage and scale the regional HR team for the Americas
- Deliver accurate and timely human resources operations with compliance across multiple countries
- Collaborate with the broader People team to build unified cross-regional processes
- Oversee core programs including talent development, performance assessments, succession planning, onboarding, and engagement
- Partner with senior managers on organizational design, workforce planning, rewards, and performance management
- Advise people managers on employee relations issues across multiple jurisdictions
- Support the delivery of training and development programs
- Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Design new policies and contribute to global HR projects
- Present company HR practices at internal events
Requirements
- HR experience leading regional initiatives within a technology company
- Prior people management experience
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to be hands-on with daily HR routines while leading
- Background working in a remote-first organization
- Ability to utilize data for informed decision-making
- Practical knowledge of employment law and HR practices across the Americas region
- Experience managing complex employee relations matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Fluent written and spoken business English
- Willingness to travel up to four times yearly for internal events
Qualifications
- Exceptional academic record from both high school and university
- Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
- Professional HR qualification such as SHRM
- Facilitation skills
Core Skills
Benefits
- Compensation determined by geographical location, experience, and performance
- Annual compensation reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, Canonical is a remote-first organization where most colleagues have worked from home since 2004.
What is the salary for this role?
The source posting does not specify an exact salary amount, noting that compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance, alongside a performance-driven annual bonus.
Are there travel requirements for this job?
Yes, the role requires a willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events and team sprints.
What qualifications are nice to have?
Preferred qualifications include experience with immigration policies and mobility processes, a professional HR qualification like SHRM, and facilitation skills.
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