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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Regional HR Manager - EMEA
Location: Lagos (Remote)
Responsibilities
The role entails the individual to:
Lead and scale Canonical’s regional HR team (1-4 direct reports, depending on region)
Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
Interact closely with Talent Science and Workplace Engineering teams and create tight-knit processes across all HR regions
Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive high performing teams
Work with senior managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
Coach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues across multiple countries
Partner with people managers to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs
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 related projects globally
Present at Canonical events to articulate Canonical’s HR practices
Requirements
What we are looking for in you:
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business
People management experience
Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
A good balance between leading and executing, in this role you will need to be hands-on involved in the daily HR routines, too
Experience in working in a remote first organization
Able to leverage data to make informed decisions
Knowledge and practical implementation of HR practices and employment law across EMEA
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Nice-to-have skills:
Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
Professional HR qualification (CIPD/SHRM or other)
Facilitation skills.
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
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.