Senior HR Generalist - Americas

The Senior HR Generalist will play a pivotal role in shaping the HR function for the Americas region at Canonical. Reporting to the Americas HR Manager and collaborating with the Global Head of HR, this position will drive HR initiatives across the Americas while providing support to the broader global HR team.

About the role

• Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
• Interact closely with the Americas HR Manager and the Global Head of HR to create impact across all HR regions
• Accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive a high performing team
• Partner with managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
• Work with the HRIS team to develop and refine operational processes for day to day HR administration
• Coach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues across multiple countries
• Support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs for people managers
• Establish a trusted partnership with the business in your region
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Design new policies and deliver on business-critical HR related projects globally

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business
• Regional HR experience within Latin America (Brazil and/or Mexico is a plus), with an understanding of local labor laws, competitive awareness and insights
• Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
• A good balance between leading and executing, in this role you will need to be hands-on involved in the daily HR routines
• Experience mentoring and developing others
• Strong project management skills with the ability to define done and keep deliverables on track
• Experience in working in a remote first organization
• Able to leverage data to make informed decisions
• Fluent in business English (written and spoken)
• Self-motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-oriented, open-minded and enthusiastic
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Qualifications

• Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
• Payroll and/or benefits oversight experience
• Knowledge of HR Systems and databases
• Professional HR certification(s)
• Facilitation skills

Benefits

Canonical offers a range of benefits including:

• A performance-driven annual bonus
• A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• An 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

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment.