Canonical
Lead HR Generalist – Americas
Join the Canonical team as a Lead HR Generalist, providing precise, compliant and scalable HR operations across the Americas region, while driving and partnering on global HR initiatives.
Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems, with more than 1,200 colleagues in 75+ countries and a fully distributed work model.
Responsibilities
Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner.
Collaborate closely with the Americas HR Manager and the Global Head of HR.
Own HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives.
Work with managers on performance management, organisational design, employee engagement, rewards‑and workforce planning.
Partner with the HRIS team to refine operational processes for day‑to‑day HR administration.
Coach and advise people managers on employee relations issues across multiple countries.
Support the delivery of appropriate training and development programmes.
Establish a trusted partnership with the regional business.
Drive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Design new policies and deliver business‑critical HR projects globally.
Qualifications
Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business.
Regional HR experience within Latin America (Brazil and/or Mexico) and knowledge of local labour laws.
Business partnering experience with senior stakeholders.
Balance between leading and executing; hands‑on involvement in daily HR routines.
Experience mentoring and developing others.
Strong project management skills, able to define deliverables and keep them on track.
Experience in a remote‑first organisation.
Data‑driven decision maker.
Fluent in business English (written and spoken).
Self‑motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results‑orientated, open‑minded, enthusiastic.
Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
Nice to Have
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.
What We Offer
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.
About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global open‑source movement, best known for publishing Ubuntu. Canonical recruits globally and sets a very high standard for people joining the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, you will receive a fair consideration.
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Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems, with more than 1,200 colleagues in 75+ countries and a fully distributed work model.
Responsibilities
Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner.
Collaborate closely with the Americas HR Manager and the Global Head of HR.
Own HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives.
Work with managers on performance management, organisational design, employee engagement, rewards‑and workforce planning.
Partner with the HRIS team to refine operational processes for day‑to‑day HR administration.
Coach and advise people managers on employee relations issues across multiple countries.
Support the delivery of appropriate training and development programmes.
Establish a trusted partnership with the regional business.
Drive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Design new policies and deliver business‑critical HR projects globally.
Qualifications
Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business.
Regional HR experience within Latin America (Brazil and/or Mexico) and knowledge of local labour laws.
Business partnering experience with senior stakeholders.
Balance between leading and executing; hands‑on involvement in daily HR routines.
Experience mentoring and developing others.
Strong project management skills, able to define deliverables and keep them on track.
Experience in a remote‑first organisation.
Data‑driven decision maker.
Fluent in business English (written and spoken).
Self‑motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results‑orientated, open‑minded, enthusiastic.
Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
Nice to Have
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.
What We Offer
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.
About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global open‑source movement, best known for publishing Ubuntu. Canonical recruits globally and sets a very high standard for people joining the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, you will receive a fair consideration.
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