Senior HR Generalist - EMEA - Remote

Overview

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. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We require an HR function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for a Senior HR Generalist to offer their expertise to our EMEA region. It's an exciting time to join with the opportunity to help shape and create an HR function for the future. The senior role will serve as a driver and practitioner in both regional and global HR initiatives. You will join a global team of HR professionals to provide precise, compliant and scalable HR operations to the business, advise and execute on HR issues across the whole employee life-cycle, and partner with leadership in your region. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret data trends and themes.

In Short

• Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
• Interact closely with the EMEA HR Manager and the Global Head of HR
• Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development and performance assessments
• Work with managers on performance management and employee engagement
• Partner with the HRIS team to refine operational processes
• Coach and advise people managers on employee relations issues
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Design new policies and deliver on HR projects globally
• Establish a trusted partnership with the business
• Support the delivery of training and development programs

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record
• HR experience in a technology business
• Regional HR experience within EMEA
• Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
• Strong project management skills
• Experience in a remote first organization
• Able to leverage data for informed decisions
• Fluent in business English
• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with 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
• Opportunity to travel to new locations
• Travel upgrades for long haul company events