HR Generalist

HR Generalist - EMEA at Canonical Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for the global enterprise and technology markets. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With over 1,200 colleagues across 75+ countries, Canonical is founder‑led, profitable, and growing, focusing on distributed collaboration while meeting high performance standards. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu—one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud—Canonical is changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and maintain a very high standard for people joining the company, encouraging innovation, efficiency, and continuous learning. We consider geographical location, experience, and performance when shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to recognise outstanding performance. Our benefits balance local needs with global fairness. Responsibilities Provide HR guidance to team members and managers, setting high expectations of behaviour and performance. Partner with line managers to offer employee relations advice on global policies and procedures. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing employee changes, joiners, and leavers. Manage and drive benefit programs across our EMEA locations (UK, Ireland, France, Germany, and Spain). Liaise with the 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. Lead the 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 with a global lens and local application. Ensure consistency in the application of our HR policies and procedures. Qualifications Exceptional academic track record from high school and university. 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, with a commitment to confidentiality of sensitive information. Willingness and ability to travel up to four 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. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Human Resources Industries: Software Development Equal Opportunity Statement Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr