Regional HR Manager - EMEA at Canonical Nigeria

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 - EMEA

Location:  Lagos

The role entails the individual to

• Lead and scale Canonical’s regional HR team 
• Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
• Interact closely with the broader People team to create tight-knit processes across all 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
• Own as well as 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.

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 APAC
• Experience in handling and overseeing complex ER matters across multiple jurisdictions 
• Fluent in business English (written and spoken)
• Self motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded, enthusiastic and energetic
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online