- Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with the Americas HR Manager and the Global Head of HR to create measurable impact across all HR regions.
- Own HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive high performance.
- Partner with managers on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards and workforce planning.
- Collaborate with the HRIS team to develop and 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 programs to 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 projects globally.
- Exceptional academic track record from high school through university.
- HR experience leading regional initiatives within a technology business.
- Experience in Latin America (Brazil and/or Mexico a plus), with knowledge of local labor laws and market dynamics.
- Proven business‑partnering experience with senior stakeholders.
- Balanced ability to lead and execute; deep involvement in daily HR routines.
- Experience mentoring and developing others.
- Strong project‑management skills with a focus on delivering on time.
- Experience working in a remote‑first organization.
- Data‑driven mindset to inform decisions.
- Fluent in business English (written & spoken).
- Self‑motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results‑oriented, open‑minded, and enthusiastic.
- Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
- Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes.
- Payroll or benefits oversight experience.
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
- Professional HR certification(s).
- Facilitation skills.
- 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.
Lead HR Generalist - Laval (administrative region) - Canonical
Description
About Canonical
Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, powers breakthrough initiatives in the public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With 1,200+ colleagues across 75+ countries, we champion distributed collaboration and sponsor team sprints two to four times a year in inspiring locations worldwide.
Location
This role is remote within the AMER region.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Nice to have skills
What we offer
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Software Development
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 creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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