Canonical · 2 days ago
Graduate HR Generalist - AMER
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry LevelCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and they are seeking a Graduate HR Generalist to support their HR function for the AMER region. The role involves providing HR support, maintaining HRIS, and partnering with managers and employees to drive the people strategy.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Provide HR support by answering team members' questions and responding to requests regarding their employment and contracts, escalating when necessary. Requests may include information about the new starter process and onboarding, questions regarding global benefits, employment verifications, and other general inquiries
Maintain our HRIS, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and timeliness in processing all team member changes and new joiners
Owning global projects (e.g. engagement, training or culture initiatives)
Partnering with the managers and employees - supporting HR processes and driving the people strategy for your areas of responsibility
Working as a truly global partner to colleagues, especially leads, managers and executives
Process new hires, including country-specific on-boarding documentation, creation of files, systems set-up, and coordination of introductory reviews
Provide support to employees for the enrollment and processing of benefits and the payroll process, ensuring monthly data is provided on time and is accurate
Liaise with payroll to guarantee smooth salary payments
Create purchase orders for internal departments
Provide administrative support to employees for the enrollment and processing of benefits
Conduct regular audits of employment files and systems to ensure they are up-to-date, accurate, and GDPR compliant
Continually work to better our processes, spotting areas we can improve to drive our function forward
Qualification
Required
Track record of exceptional achievement from high school and graduate studies
Internship experience working in an HR/People team is beneficial, preferably in the Technology industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to prioritize complex workloads, manage time effectively and work well under pressure
Self-motivated and results-orientated with a clear focus on accuracy
High level of honesty, integrity, and ability to handle confidential data
Flexible attitude and easily adaptable to change
Willing to take the initiative and provide suggestions and ideas to contribute to the success of the role/team
Ambitious to grow your career within HR
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
Preferred
Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus
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.
Company
Canonical
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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