Regional Hr Manager - Kgu653

Canonical Jobs; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading tech company is seeking a regional HR lead to manage HR operations and partner with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading HR initiatives in tech across regions, with strong business partnering skills and an analytical approach. The role offers a fully remote working environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for development.

Servicios

Competitive base pay

Annual learning and development budget of $2,000 USD

Fully remote working environment

Recognition rewards

Formación

• Experience leading HR initiatives across regions within a tech company (Americas or EMEA).
• Ability to leverage data for decision-making.
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment law in EMEA or Americas.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and scale Canonical's regional HR team.
• Ensure precise and compliant HR operations.
• Collaborate with teams to create integrated processes.

Conocimientos

Strong business partnering skills with senior stakeholders

Fluent in business English

Analytical approach

Experience leading HR initiatives

Hands-on involvement in daily HR routines

Educación

Professional HR qualification (CIPD / SHRM or equivalent)

Descripción del empleo

With 1,000 colleagues across 70 countries, we require an HR function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for three regional leads that will report to our Global Head of People to help build our company during continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our HR function.

You will lead the HR teams in the Americas or EMEA, providing precise, compliant, and scalable HR operations, advising on HR issues across the employee lifecycle, and partnering with senior regional leadership. An analytical approach, keen attention to detail, and the ability to interpret data trends are essential.

What your day will look like

1. Lead and scale Canonical's regional HR team (1-4 direct reports, depending on region)
2. Ensure precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner
3. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Workplace Engineering teams to create integrated processes
4. Manage HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, and engagement initiatives
5. Partner with senior managers on performance management, organizational design, and rewards
6. Coach and advise managers on employee relations issues across countries
7. Support training and development programs
8. Establish trusted regional partnerships with the business
9. Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
10. Design policies and lead global HR projects
11. Present HR practices at Canonical events

What we are looking for in you

• Experience leading HR initiatives across regions within a tech company (Americas or EMEA)
• Strong business partnering skills with senior stakeholders
• Hands-on involvement in daily HR routines
• Experience working in a remote-first organization
• Ability to leverage data for decision-making
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment law in EMEA or Americas
• Fluent in business English
• Self-motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-oriented, open-minded, enthusiastic, energetic

Willing to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Additional skills that you might also bring

• Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
• Professional HR qualification (CIPD / SHRM or equivalent)

What we offer you

• Competitive base pay depending on location, experience, and skills
• Additional benefits including bonuses and incentives
• Fully remote working environment
• Annual learning and development budget of $2,000 USD
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues

Who is Canonical?

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the open source movement, publisher of Ubuntu, and innovator in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally and uphold high standards of excellence.

Since 2004, Canonical has been a remote-first company, encouraging innovative thinking, continuous learning, and skill development. We provide a unique window into 21st-century digital business.

• Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

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