Lead HR Generalist - Americas

Canonical; Manaus; Teletrabalho; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Canonical is seeking a Lead HR Generalist to support the Americas region, focusing on innovative HR functions. This role involves leading HR initiatives, managing talent development, and ensuring compliance across multiple countries, particularly in Latin America. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, project management experience, and a deep understanding of local labor laws.

Serviços

Biannual team retreats

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Annual compensation review and performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including leave and travel opportunities

Qualificações

• Experience leading HR initiatives in a tech environment.
• Regional HR experience in Latin America, especially Brazil.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver accurate and compliant HR operations promptly.
• Manage talent development and performance assessments.
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Conhecimentos

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Data-driven decision-making

Project management

Business partnering

Formação académica

High school diploma

University degree

Ferramentas

HR systems and databases

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global, distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries.

We seek a Lead HR Generalist to support our AMER region, shaping and creating an innovative HR function. This senior role involves leading regional and global HR initiatives, providing compliant, scalable HR operations, advising on employee lifecycle issues, and partnering with regional leadership. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset, keen attention to detail, and the ability to interpret data trends.

Location: Remote in the AMER region

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver accurate and compliant HR operations promptly.
2. Collaborate with the Americas HR Manager and Global HR Head to influence regional HR strategies.
3. Manage talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture, and engagement initiatives.
4. Partner with managers on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards, and workforce planning.
5. Work with HRIS team to optimize HR processes.
6. Coach managers on employee relations across multiple countries.
7. Support training and development programs.
8. Build trusted regional business partnerships.
9. Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
10. Design policies and lead global HR projects.

Candidate Profile:

1. Strong academic background from high school and university.
2. Experience leading HR initiatives across regions in a tech environment.
3. Regional HR experience in Latin America, especially Brazil and/or Mexico, with knowledge of local labor laws.
4. Proven business partnering skills with senior stakeholders.
5. Hands-on approach to daily HR routines.
6. Mentoring and development experience.
7. Excellent project management skills.
8. Experience working remotely.
9. Data-driven decision-making skills.
10. Fluent in English (spoken and written).
11. Self-motivated, organized, confident, results-oriented, open-minded, and enthusiastic.
12. Willing to travel up to 4 times annually.

Preferred Skills:

1. Knowledge of immigration policies and mobility processes.
2. Payroll and benefits experience.
3. Familiarity with HR systems and databases.
4. Professional HR certifications.
5. Facilitation skills.

Benefits:

• Distributed work environment with biannual team retreats.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including leave, parental leave, employee assistance, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers open source software, publishing Ubuntu, a major open source project and platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-first culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to innovate, learn, and excel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications fairly regardless of background or identity.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Software Development