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CanonicalGraduate HR Generalist - Americas
Canonical is recruiting a Graduate HR Generalist for its AMER region. The company is a technology business that publishes Ubuntu, with staff in over 70 countries,…
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Canonical is recruiting a Graduate HR Generalist for its AMER region. The company is a technology business that publishes Ubuntu, with staff in over 70 countries, and few roles based in offices. Its HR function is meant to think and act globally, and this post offers a chance to help shape how that function develops. The job is remote and based in the AMER region. The HR Generalist answers team…
Job Description
Canonical is recruiting a Graduate HR Generalist for its AMER region. The company is a technology business that publishes Ubuntu, with staff in over 70 countries, and few roles based in offices. Its HR function is meant to think and act globally, and this post offers a chance to help shape how that function develops.
The job is remote and based in the AMER region. The HR Generalist answers team members' questions about employment and contracts, escalating where necessary, and fields questions about onboarding, company-wide benefits, employment confirmations and miscellaneous queries. The role partners with managers and employees, supports HR processes, and acts as a global partner to leads, managers and executives.
Responsibilities include processing new hires, which means preparing country-specific onboarding paperwork, creating employee files, setting up systems and coordinating introductory reviews. The job keeps the HR information system current so that team changes and new joiners are recorded accurately and promptly. It supports benefits enrolment and monthly payroll data, works with payroll on salary payments, and raises purchase orders for internal departments. The Generalist also checks files and systems so records stay current and GDPR compliant, and works on ways to improve processes. Owning global projects such as engagement, training or culture work is part of the remit.
Candidates should have a strong academic record and ideally HR internship experience, preferably in technology. The posting seeks clear communication, the ability to manage complex workloads under pressure, honesty and discretion with confidential data, and initiative. Fluency in Spanish and or Portuguese is an advantage. Trips of up to four a year to internal events are expected. No salary is stated.
Responsibilities
- Answer employee questions on employment, contracts and the starter process
- Handle requests on global benefits and employment verifications
- Handle new starters, covering onboarding paperwork, files and system setup
- Keep the HR information system accurate and timely
- Support benefits enrolment and monthly payroll data
- Work with payroll to secure smooth salary payments
- Raise purchase orders for internal departments
- Audit employment files and systems for accuracy and GDPR compliance
- Own global projects such as engagement, training or culture programmes
- Propose process improvements across the HR function
Requirements
- Strong academic achievement through high school and graduate study
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to prioritise complex workloads and work well under pressure
- Self-driven and outcome-focused, watching accuracy closely
- Strong honesty and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Flexible attitude and adaptability to change
- Willingness to take initiative and offer ideas
- Ambition to grow a career in HR
- Able to make up to four trips a year to internal events
Qualifications
- Internship experience in an HR or People team, preferably in technology
- Fluency in Spanish and or Portuguese
Core Skills
Benefits
- Yearly learning budget of USD 2,000 for personal development
- Face-to-face team gatherings twice a year
- Yearly pay review, recognition awards and a performance-linked annual bonus
- Annual holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Employee support programme for wellbeing and assistance
- Opportunities to travel to new cities, with lounge access and upgraded long-haul travel
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this role based?
The role is remote and based in the AMER region.
What are the core duties?
Duties include employee support, new hire processing, HR system upkeep, payroll liaison and GDPR file audits.
Are language skills needed?
Fluency in Spanish and or Portuguese is listed as a plus, not a requirement.
Is a salary given?
The posting does not state a salary.
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