Senior HR Generalist - EMEA

Canonical; Madrid; A distancia; USD 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to shape a future-focused HR function in the EMEA region. This role involves leading global HR initiatives, managing talent development, and collaborating with leadership to drive diversity and inclusion efforts. With a data-driven approach, you'll advise on employee life-cycle matters and optimize HR processes in a remote-first organization. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth, including a generous learning budget and performance bonuses.

Servicios

Annual Learning Budget of USD 2,000

Performance Bonuses

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Opportunities

Biannual In-Person Sprints

Formación

• Strong academic record from high school and university.
• Regional HR experience in tech, with knowledge of local labor laws.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver accurate and compliant HR operations promptly.
• Manage talent development, succession planning, and performance assessments.

Conocimientos

HR Operations

Data Analysis

Project Management

Employee Relations

Talent Development

Fluency in English

Educación

High School Diploma

University Degree

Herramientas

HRIS

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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, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global distributed team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, mostly working remotely with occasional in-person meetings.

The role: We seek a Senior HR Generalist to support our EMEA region, shaping and creating a future-focused HR function. The role involves leading regional and global HR initiatives, providing compliant HR operations, advising on employee life-cycle matters, and partnering with leadership. A data-driven, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Location : Remote in the EMEA region

Responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications:

1. Strong academic record from high school and university.
2. Regional HR experience in tech, with knowledge of local labor laws (France, Germany, UK a plus).
3. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders.
4. Hands-on involvement in daily HR routines.
5. Mentoring and development skills.
6. Project management expertise.
7. Experience in remote-first organizations.
8. Data analysis skills.
9. Fluent in English.
10. Motivated, organized, confident, results-oriented, open-minded, enthusiastic.
11. Willing to travel up to 4 times/year.

Nice to have:

1. Experience with immigration and mobility policies.
2. Payroll and benefits knowledge.
3. HR systems familiarity.
4. HR certifications.

Benefits:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning budget.
• Annual pay review and performance bonuses.
• Additional benefits including leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance, travel opportunities, and more.

About Canonical: Canonical pioneers open source software, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and promote excellence. Our team has worked remotely since 2004, encouraging innovative, flexible work.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, considering all applications fairly.