Regional HR Manager - EMEA

Job Description

Canonical is seeking a Regional HR Manager - EMEA to support its growing global team. This role will report to the Global Head of HR and lead the EMEA HR team, ensuring precise and compliant HR operations. The Regional HR manager will partner with senior leadership, manage HR processes, and drive diversity and inclusion initiatives.

• Leading and scaling the regional HR team.
• Delivering precise and compliant HR operations.
• Collaborating with Talent Science and Workplace Engineering teams.
• Managing talent development, succession planning, and performance assessments.
• Coaching managers on employee relations issues.
• Supporting training and development programs.
• Driving diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Designing new policies and delivering HR projects globally.

Canonical is looking for someone with:

• Exceptional academic track record.
• HR experience across regions within a technology business.
• People management experience.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment law across EMEA.
• Fluency in business English.
• Self-motivation and strong organizational skills.

Canonical offers:

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus.
• Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations.