Remote EMEA Senior HR Generalist - People Strategy

Canonical Ltd.; Madrid; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Annual bonus

Team sprints in person

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities

Priority Pass and upgrades

Job summary

Canonical Ltd. is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to shape and execute the regional HR strategy for the EMEA region. You will partner with senior leaders to deliver compliant HR operations, raise the people agenda, and drive global HR initiatives across multiple countries.

You will be hands-on with daily HR routines, mentor teams, manage talent processes, and contribute to a remote-first, globally distributed culture with regular in-person gatherings. This is a remote role in the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• HR experience leading regional initiatives in a tech business.
• Regional HR experience in EMEA with knowledge of local labor laws.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on daily HR operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver precise and compliant HR operations across regions.
• Collaborate with the EMEA HR Manager and Global Head of HR to impact HR policy.
• Lead talent development, succession planning and onboarding initiatives.
• Partner with managers on performance, org design, engagement and workforce planning.
• Work with HRIS team to optimize HR processes.
• Coach managers on employee relations across multiple countries.
• Support training and development programs and regional partnerships.
• Build trusted partnerships with regional leadership.
• Drive DEI initiatives and global HR policy design.

Skills

Regional HR experience

Stakeholder management

HR analytics

People development

Education

HR degree or related

Tools

HRIS tools

Job description

Canonical Ltd. is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to shape and execute the regional HR strategy for the EMEA region. You will partner with senior leaders to deliver compliant HR operations, raise the people agenda, and drive global HR initiatives across multiple countries.

You will be hands-on with daily HR routines, mentor teams, manage talent processes, and contribute to a remote-first, globally distributed culture with regular in-person gatherings. This is a remote role in the EMEA region.