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CanonicalGraduate HR Generalist - APAC
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system used widely across public cloud, data science, IoT, and artificial intelligence, seeks a Graduate HR Generalist for the…
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Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system used widely across public cloud, data science, IoT, and artificial intelligence, seeks a Graduate HR Generalist for the APAC region. Operating as a distributed company with a global remote workforce across more than 75 countries, Canonical builds open-source solutions for enterprise and technology markets. This position suits an ambitious early-career professional aiming to develop their human resources expertise in a fast-paced environment.…
Job Description
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system used widely across public cloud, data science, IoT, and artificial intelligence, seeks a Graduate HR Generalist for the APAC region. Operating as a distributed company with a global remote workforce across more than 75 countries, Canonical builds open-source solutions for enterprise and technology markets.
This position suits an ambitious early-career professional aiming to develop their human resources expertise in a fast-paced environment. The role requires someone who can work autonomously, manage complex tasks independently, and interact professionally with staff at all organizational levels. Team members meet in person two to four times annually in international locations.
In this function, the professional will handle various human resources operations within the Asia-Pacific region, including onboarding, HRIS maintenance, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and global project ownership.
Responsibilities
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding employment terms, contracts, and new hire onboarding
- Maintain high accuracy within the human resources information system for all staff updates and new personnel
- Manage global initiatives spanning culture, training, and employee engagement
- Collaborate with executives, managers, and staff to execute people strategies
- Handle country-specific onboarding documentation, personnel files, and system setups
- Coordinate employee enrollment for benefits and interface with payroll to secure accurate monthly disbursements
- Perform audits on personnel files and systems to ensure ongoing accuracy and GDPR compliance
Requirements
- High level of professional integrity and confidentiality handling sensitive information
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Capacity to manage complex workloads, prioritize tasks, and operate effectively under pressure
- Self-motivated and results-driven work ethic focused on data accuracy
- Adaptability to change with a flexible attitude
- Availability to travel up to four times yearly for internal gatherings
Qualifications
- Strong academic performance history from high school and university studies
- Prior internship experience within an HR or people team, ideally in the technology sector
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual compensation reviews
- Performance-based yearly bonus structure
- Personal annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul corporate events
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is based remotely in the APAC region within a globally distributed company.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies full-time employment.
What salary is offered for this role?
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Are there travel requirements for this job?
Yes, team members are required to travel up to four times a year for internal company events.
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