Canonical is hiring a
HR Generalist

Summary

Join Canonical as an HR Generalist to support the EMEA region and contribute to building a global HR function. The role involves providing guidance, partnering with line managers, managing benefits programs, and driving HR initiatives. You will work independently, take a hands-on approach, and interface effectively with professionals at all levels.

Requirements

• Track record of exceptional achievement from high school, through graduate studies and career
• Relevant professional qualification and certifications
• Excellent practical insights into German, UK and/or French HR practices and employment laws
• Knowledge of other EMEA laws and practices is beneficial
• Self-directed, organised problem solver with the ability to prioritise and meet goals and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, sound judgement, tact and diplomacy in all communications
• Fearless and principled approach to professional interactions at every level of the business with commitment to confidentiality of sensitive information
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events, with at least one trip of two full working weeks

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to team members and managers, setting high expectations of behaviour and performance
• Partner with line managers to provide employee relations advice on global policies and procedures
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing employee changes, joiners and leavers
• Manage and drive benefit programs spanning our EMEA location (UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Spain)
• Liaise with our finance team on monthly payroll, projects and enquiries
• Support the full life-cycle of HR including onboarding, benefit administration, and departure
• Apply critical thinking to automate and reduce administrative tasks
• Take a lead role in the management, continued development, and integration of our HR system
• Act as a system expert and advocate for the global HR team
• Produce data driven reports to inform and influence HR initiatives
• Lead and participate in projects where you’ll see the impact of your work
• Support internal resource groups to drive initiatives such as diversity and inclusion
• Create, update and maintain corporate policies that have a global lens with local application
• Ensure consistency of application of our HR policies and procedures

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events