Regional HR Manager - AMER at Canonical

Role overview

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Canonical is hiring a Regional HR Manager to lead its HR team serving the Americas. Reporting to the Global Head of HR, this role combines regional leadership with hands-on responsibility for accurate, compliant HR operations and support throughout the employee lifecycle. The manager will work with senior leaders and people managers, coordinate processes with the wider People team, and use workforce data to inform decisions.

Role at a glance: Lead Canonical’s Americas HR team and operations, advising regional leaders on employee matters and people programs.

Responsibilities mentioned in the listing

• Lead and grow Canonical’s regional HR team.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and compliant HR operations.
• Coordinate with the broader People team to align processes across regions.
• Oversee talent development, succession planning, performance reviews, onboarding, and culture and engagement programs.
• Advise senior managers on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards, and workforce planning.
• Manage employee relations matters across multiple countries, while coaching and advising people managers.
• Work with managers to provide suitable training and development programs.

Qualifications stated in the listing

• Exceptional academic record in both high school and university.
• HR experience leading initiatives across regions in a technology company.
• People management experience and experience partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Able to balance team leadership with hands-on participation in daily HR work.
• Experience in a remote-first organization.
• Ability to use data to make informed decisions.
• Practical knowledge of HR practices and employment law across the Americas.
• Experience handling and overseeing complex employee relations cases across multiple jurisdictions.