Senior HR Generalist - EMEA at Canonical

Canonical is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support its EMEA region. This role is a key driver in both regional and global HR initiatives, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of the HR function within a pioneering, globally distributed company. The role involves delivering accurate HR operations, partnering with leadership, and advising on employee lifecycle matters.

The Senior HR Generalist will be a part of the global HR team and will work with the EMEA HR Manager and Global Head of HR to impact all HR regions.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate HR operations in a timely manner.
• Participate in talent development, succession planning, and performance assessments.
• Work with managers on performance management, organizational design, and employee engagement.
• Partner with the HRIS team to refine HR administration processes.
• Coach managers on employee relations issues.
• Support the delivery of training and development programs.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Design new policies and deliver HR projects.

Requirements:

• Exceptional academic record.
• HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business.
• Regional HR experience within EMEA, with understanding of local labor laws (France, Germany, or UK is a plus).
• Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience working in a remote-first organization.
• Fluent in business English.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year.

What Canonical offers:

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events