Lead HR Generalist - Americas at Canonical

Role overview

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Canonical is seeking a Lead HR Generalist to support its Americas region as part of a global HR team. The role combines hands-on, accurate HR operations with regional leadership and participation in global initiatives, advising on matters across the employee lifecycle and partnering with business leaders. The position is remote within the AMER region and includes travel for internal events up to four times a year.

The successful candidate will help shape HR processes and programs, work closely with the Americas HR Manager and Global Head of HR, and use data to inform decisions. Canonical describes its workplace as distributed, with colleagues meeting in person for team events. The company lists a USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget, annual compensation reviews, a performance-based annual bonus, holiday and parental leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, recognition rewards, and travel-related benefits. Compensation varies by location, experience, and performance; no specific salary is stated.

Role at a glance: Lead HR Generalist supporting regional HR operations, employee lifecycle programs, and business leaders across the Americas.

Responsibilities mentioned in the listing

• Deliver accurate, timely, and compliant HR operations.
• Work with the Americas HR Manager and Global Head of HR on regional and global HR initiatives.
• Manage processes covering talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture, and engagement.
• Advise managers on performance management, organizational design, engagement, rewards, and workforce planning.
• Partner with HRIS to improve everyday HR administration processes.
• Coach and advise managers on employee relations matters across multiple countries.
• Support managers in providing suitable training and development programs.

Qualifications stated in the listing

• Strong academic record in high school and university.
• Experience leading cross-regional HR initiatives in a technology company.
• Regional HR experience in Latin America; knowledge of local labor laws and competitive conditions. Experience in Brazil and/or Mexico is a plus.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Able to lead while remaining hands-on with daily HR work.
• Experience mentoring and developing others.
• Project management skills, including defining completion criteria and keeping deliverables on schedule.
• Experience in a remote-first organization.