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We checked this opportunity from Canonical. It is listed as Americas.
The work location is Americas region. Employer-stated compensation: Salary not included in the job posting.
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About this role
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We require an HR function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for a Lead HR Generalist to offer their expertise to our AMER region. It's an exciting time to join with the opportunity to help shape and create an HR function for the future. The senior role will serve as a driver and practitioner in both regional and global HR initiatives. You will join a global team of HR professionals to provide precise, compliant and scalable HR operations to the business, advise and execute on HR issues across the whole employee life-cycle, and partner with leadership in your region. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret data trends and themes. Location: This role will be based remotely in the AMER region The role entails • Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy • Interact closely with the Americas HR Manager and the Global Head of HR to create impact across all HR regions • Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive a high performing team • Work with managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning • Partner with the HRIS team to develop and refine operational processes for day to day HR administration • 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 What we are looking for in you • Exceptional academic trac Job description: Home Based - Americas
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About the employer
Canonical
Canonical publishes Ubuntu and develops open-source technology used across cloud, enterprise, IoT and AI environments.
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- September 8, 2026
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- Work setup and location
- Remote · Americas region
- Who can apply
- Americas · Confirmed by source
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- Not stated by employer
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