FAQs
What is the primary role of the Regional HR Manager - APAC at Canonical?
The primary role is to lead and scale Canonical's regional HR team, deliver precise and compliant HR operations, advise on HR issues across the employee lifecycle, and partner with senior leadership in the APAC region.
How many direct reports will the Regional HR Manager have?
The Regional HR Manager may have between 1 to 4 direct reports, depending on the region.
What type of experience is necessary for this position?
Candidates should have HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business, people management experience, and experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders.
Is proficiency in English required for the position?
Yes, fluency in business English (written and spoken) is required.
Will the Regional HR Manager need to travel?
Yes, the role requires a willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
What educational background is preferred for this role?
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university is preferred.
Are there any nice-to-have skills for this position?
Yes, experience with immigration policies, a professional HR qualification (such as CIPD or SHRM), and facilitation skills are considered nice-to-have.
What benefits does Canonical offer to its employees?
Canonical offers a distributed work environment, a personal learning and development budget, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, annual leave, maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, and more.
Is Canonical an equal opportunity employer?
Yes, Canonical is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and gives fair consideration to all applicants, valuing diversity of experience, perspectives, and background.
What is the focus of Canonical as a company?
Canonical focuses on providing open source software and operating systems, particularly through its platform, Ubuntu, and aims to facilitate significant initiatives in fields like public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.