Canonical – We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means ‘humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world’s biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world’s most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation – Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it’s the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional HR Manager

Location:  Lagos
Employment type: Full-time

The Role

• We’re looking for three regional leads that will all report into our Global Head of People.
• You will lead the Americas, EMEA or APAC team of HR professionals to provide precise compliant HR operations to the business, advise on HR issues across the whole employee life-cycle, and partner with senior leadership in your region.
• You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret data trends and themes.

Responsibilities
What your day will look like:

• Deliver precise, compliant, HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
• Be accountable for talent planning, succession, assessments and HR processes that drive a high performing team
• Work with senior managers across the business on performance management, organisational design, employee engagement and workforce planning
• Coach and advise managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues across multiple countries
• Partner with managers to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs
• Use your HR expertise, energy and business acumen to establish a trusted partnership with the business in your region
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Deliver on business-critical HR related projects globally
• Present at Canonical events to articulate Canonical’s HR practices

Requirements
What we are looking for in you:

• Degree qualified, with a professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM etc)
• HR experience leading initiatives that spanned a major region within a technology business (Americas, EMEA or APAC)
• Experience of working in a remote first organisation
• Demonstrated experience of international HR partnerships at a senior level
• Able to use data to make informed decisions
• Knowledge and practical application of HR practices and employment law in your region
• Able to prioritise, manage time effectively and work under pressure
• Self motivated, organised, confident, and results-orientated
• A clear focus on accuracy
• Fluent in business English (written and spoken)

What We Offer You

• Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills.
• In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. Canonical’s compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.