Canonical · 11 hours ago
HR Generalist - Americas
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and they are seeking an HR Generalist to support their Americas region. The role involves providing HR guidance, managing benefit programs, and ensuring the accuracy of employee processing while supporting the full life-cycle of HR functions.
Computer Software
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
Qualification
Required
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
Willingness and ability to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events, with at least one trip of two full working weeks
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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