Lead HR Generalist - Americas

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.