HR Generalist

Summary

Join Canonical as an HR Generalist to support the Americas region with global thinking and action. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and create an HR function for the future, working independently and taking a hands-on approach.

Requirements

• Track record of exceptional achievement from high school, through graduate studies and career
• Relevant professional qualification and certifications
• Excellent practical insights into Brazilian or Canadian HR practices and employment laws
• Knowledge of US and other Americas 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

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 Americas location (Brazil, Canada and US)
• 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
• 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