Lead HR Generalist - Americas

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Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, powers public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT initiatives across a range of industries. With over 1,200 employees in more than 75 countries, Canonical champions distributed collaboration and supports a predominantly remote workforce.

We need a Lead HR Generalist to build a modern, global‑scalable HR function for the Americas region. In this senior leadership position you will partner with the Americas HR Manager and the Global Head of HR to shape HR strategy, guide operational excellence, and drive people initiatives across the entire employee life‑cycle.

• 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 Global Head of HR to create impact across all HR regions.
• Lead HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive a high‑performing team.
• Partner with managers on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards and workforce planning.
• Work with the HRIS team to refine day‑to‑day HR administration processes.
• Coach people managers on employee relations issues across multiple countries.
• Support delivery of training and development programs.
• Establish a trusted partnership with business leaders in the region.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Design new policies and deliver on business‑critical HR projects globally.

• Exceptional academic track record in high school and university.
• HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business.
• Regional HR experience in Latin America (Brazil and/or Mexico) with knowledge of local labor laws and market awareness.
• Strong business‑partnering experience with senior stakeholders.
• A balance of leadership and execution; hands‑on involvement in daily HR routines.
• Experience mentoring and developing others.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to define outcomes and keep deliverables on track.
• Experience working in a remote‑first organization.
• Data‑driven decision making.
• Fluent in written and spoken business English.
• Self‑motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results‑oriented, open‑minded, and enthusiastic.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 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 certifications.
• Facilitation skills.

• Distributed work environment with bi‑annual in‑person team sprints.
• 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.
• Opportunities to travel to new locations and meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.

Remote – Americas region.

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source. We publish Ubuntu, a leading platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. Canonical values excellence and hires at a high standard. Most colleagues work from home, and we promote a future‑forward work culture that encourages learning and impact.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and give all applicants fair consideration.