Senior HR Generalist - EMEA

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and the publisher of Ubuntu, the platform widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, operating with a fully remote team of over 1,200 colleagues across more than 75 countries.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver precise and compliant HR operations while maintaining the highest degree of accuracy.
• Manage core HR processes including talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, and onboarding.
• Partner with managers across the business on organizational design, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
• Coach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues across multiple countries.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives while designing new policies for global projects.

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record and significant HR experience within a technology business.
• Strong regional HR expertise within EMEA, including a solid understanding of local labor laws.
• Proven experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders and managing complex HR projects.
• Ability to leverage data to make informed decisions and a hands-on approach to daily HR routines.
• Fluent in business English with excellent communication and project management skills.

What we offer

• A fully distributed work environment with opportunities to meet colleagues in person during team sprints.
• An annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Regular annual compensation reviews and performance-driven bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.