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Canonical is recruiting an HR Generalist to serve its international workforce of more than 1,200 colleagues in 75 countries. The role reports to the Regional HR…
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Canonical is recruiting an HR Generalist to serve its international workforce of more than 1,200 colleagues in 75 countries. The role reports to the Regional HR Manager and helps build HR practice that works across a global footprint. The company is still growing, and the role offers the chance to help build HR practice for the future. The generalist offers HR advice to staff and managers, advises line managers on…
Job Description
Canonical is recruiting an HR Generalist to serve its international workforce of more than 1,200 colleagues in 75 countries. The role reports to the Regional HR Manager and helps build HR practice that works across a global footprint. The company is still growing, and the role offers the chance to help build HR practice for the future.
The generalist offers HR advice to staff and managers, advises line managers on employee relations under global policies and procedures, and makes sure employee changes, joiners and leavers are processed accurately and on time. They run benefit schemes for EMEA sites (UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain) or AMER sites (US, Canada, Brazil), liaise with finance on monthly payroll, and support the full HR life cycle, from onboarding to benefits administration and departures.
Other duties include automating administrative work, taking a lead role in managing and developing the HR system, producing data-driven reports, running projects, supporting diversity and inclusion resource groups, and maintaining company policies with an international frame and local application. The posting wants someone self-motivated and methodical, who solves problems independently and holds a professional qualification, practical knowledge of EMEA or AMER employment law, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Responsibilities
- Give HR advice to staff and line managers while holding a high bar
- Advise line managers on employee relations under global policies
- Process employee changes, joiners and leavers accurately and on time
- Manage benefit programmes for either EMEA or AMER locations
- Liaise with the finance team on monthly payroll
- Support the full HR life cycle, including onboarding and departures
- Automate administrative tasks and lead management of the HR system
- Produce data-driven reports and support diversity and inclusion groups
- Create and maintain corporate policies with a global lens and local application
Requirements
- A strong academic record from high school and university
- A relevant professional qualification and certifications
- Working understanding of EMEA or AMER HR norms and employment rules
- A self-directed, organised problem solver who can prioritise and meet deadlines
- Strong communication plus polished professional and people skills
- Good sense, tact and diplomacy across every message
- Discretion with confidential information is essential
- Able to take up to four internal-event trips annually, one of which may run two full working weeks
Core Skills
Benefits
- Home-based work plus in-person team sprints twice a year
- Yearly allowance of USD 2,000 toward training
- Yearly pay review and recognition awards
- Yearly holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chances to visit new places and meet coworkers
- Priority Pass access and travel upgrades on long-haul company trips
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Who does the HR Generalist report to?
The role reports to the Regional HR Manager.
Which locations does the role cover?
The generalist administers benefit schemes in either the EMEA group (UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain) or the AMER group (US, Canada, Brazil).
Does the job involve travel?
Yes, up to four trips a year are expected, one of which may last two full working weeks.
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