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CanonicalGraduate HR Generalist - APAC
Canonical is recruiting a Graduate HR Generalist to support its APAC region. The company is a technology business that publishes Ubuntu, with staff spread across many…
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Canonical is recruiting a Graduate HR Generalist to support its APAC region. The company is a technology business that publishes Ubuntu, with staff spread across many countries and few in offices. Its HR function is being built to work globally, and this post offers a chance to help shape how that function develops. The job is remote and based in the APAC region. The HR Generalist supports colleagues with questions…
Job Description
Canonical is recruiting a Graduate HR Generalist to support its APAC region. The company is a technology business that publishes Ubuntu, with staff spread across many countries and few in offices. Its HR function is being built to work globally, and this post offers a chance to help shape how that function develops.
The job is remote and based in the APAC region. The HR Generalist supports colleagues with questions about employment, contracts and onboarding, and handles requests about global benefits and employment verifications, escalating matters where needed. The role partners with managers and employees, supports HR processes, and acts as a global partner to leads and executives.
Day-to-day duties include processing new hires, which means preparing country-specific onboarding documents, creating files, setting up systems and arranging introductory reviews. The HR Generalist keeps the HR information system accurate and timely, supports benefits enrolment and monthly payroll data, liaises with payroll so salaries are paid smoothly, and raises purchase orders for internal teams. Routine checks of staff files and systems confirm that records are current, accurate and GDPR compliant. The role may also own global projects in areas such as engagement, training or culture, and it looks for ways to improve processes.
Candidates should have a strong academic record and ideally some HR or People internship experience, preferably in technology. Clear communication, honesty, the ability to handle confidential data and a readiness to take initiative are important. The posting also asks for readiness to make up to four trips a year to internal events. No salary is stated.
Responsibilities
- Answer employee questions on employment, contracts and onboarding
- Handle new starters, covering country-specific paperwork and system setup
- Maintain the HR information system with accurate and timely updates
- Support benefits enrolment and monthly payroll data
- Liaise with payroll to keep salary payments on schedule
- 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 initiatives
- Suggest and implement process improvements
Requirements
- Strong academic record through high school and graduate studies
- Ability to prioritise complex workloads and work well under pressure
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a focus on accuracy
- Strong honesty and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Initiative to suggest ideas and improvements
- 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
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 APAC region.
What does the job involve?
It covers employee HR queries, new hire processing, HR system upkeep, benefits and payroll support, and file audits.
Is travel required?
Yes, the posting asks for readiness to make up to four trips a year to internal events.
Is salary information given?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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