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CanonicalRegional HR Manager - EMEA
Canonical has an opening for a Regional HR Manager covering EMEA to join its People team on a full-time, remote basis. The company operates in more…
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Canonical has an opening for a Regional HR Manager covering EMEA to join its People team on a full-time, remote basis. The company operates in more than 75 countries with over 1,200 people, so its HR function is built to think and act globally. The regional lead reports to the Global Head of HR and helps design a people function that can support continued expansion. The manager leads the EMEA…
Job Description
Canonical has an opening for a Regional HR Manager covering EMEA to join its People team on a full-time, remote basis. The company operates in more than 75 countries with over 1,200 people, so its HR function is built to think and act globally. The regional lead reports to the Global Head of HR and helps design a people function that can support continued expansion.
The manager leads the EMEA HR group in delivering accurate, lawful and scalable HR operations, and guides HR matters across the whole employment lifecycle. Areas include talent growth, succession planning, performance reviews, onboarding and culture and engagement programmes. The role also works with senior regional leaders on performance management, org design, employee engagement, pay and workforce planning, and gives people managers guidance on employee relations in several countries.
This is a blend of strategy and hands-on work. The manager analyses data to spot patterns, designs new policies, supports training with people managers, champions diversity, equity and inclusion, leads business-critical HR projects across regions, and represents Canonical's HR approach at company events. Close collaboration with the wider People team is required to build consistent processes across all regions.
Candidates need an excellent academic record, experience leading HR work across regions in a technology company, and people management experience. Practical knowledge of HR practice and employment law across EMEA, skill in handling complex employee relations cases across several legal systems, and experience partnering with executives are essential. Strong business English, a remote-first working background, and readiness to take a few trips a year for internal events are also asked for. Pay depends on location, experience and performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the EMEA regional HR team
- Run precise, compliant HR operations on time and with high accuracy
- Own talent development, succession planning, performance reviews, onboarding and engagement
- Advise senior managers on org design, rewards and workforce planning
- Guide people managers through complex employee relations issues in multiple countries
- Partner on training and development programmes
- Create policies and lead business-critical HR projects
- Champion diversity, equity and inclusion
- Present Canonical's HR practices at company events
Requirements
- Outstanding record from school and college
- Experience leading HR initiatives across a technology group's regions
- Leadership of people managers
- Experience working with senior leaders as a business partner
- Hands-on involvement in daily HR tasks alongside leadership work
- Experience in a remote-first company
- Data-driven decision making
- Grounding in HR practice and labour law across EMEA
- Track record handling multi-jurisdiction employee relations
- Fluent business English, written and spoken
- Able to take up to four trips a year for internal events
Qualifications
- Professional HR certification such as CIPD or SHRM is a plus
- Familiarity with visa rules and relocation processes is a plus
- Facilitation skills are a plus
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-linked annual bonus
- USD 2,000 yearly development budget
- Yearly pay review and recognition awards
- Holiday, maternity and paternity leave, plus support through an employee assistance programme
- Two in-person team sprints each year and visits to new locations
- Priority Pass and upgrades on long-haul company travel
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Is this EMEA HR manager role remote?
Yes. The listing is remote, and the role covers the EMEA region.
What HR experience does the posting require?
The posting asks for people management experience, HR leadership across regions in a technology business, and practical knowledge of employment law across EMEA. Handling complex employee relations matters across several jurisdictions is also required.
Is a salary figure stated?
No specific salary is listed. Base pay depends on location, experience and performance.
Is an HR qualification required?
A professional HR qualification such as CIPD or SHRM is listed as a plus rather than a requirement.
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