Junior HR Generalist - EMEA

Junior HR Generalist - EMEA

Posted 6 days ago by Canonical on Linkedin

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Summary: The Junior HR Generalist role at Canonical focuses on providing HR support to the EMEA region within a globally distributed company. The position requires a proactive individual who can manage HR processes, maintain HRIS accuracy, and support employee onboarding and benefits administration. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative HR function while working remotely. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to high standards in HR practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide HR support by answering team members' questions and responding to requests regarding employment and contracts.
  • Maintain HRIS with accuracy and timeliness in processing team member changes and new joiners.
  • Own global HR projects such as engagement, training, or culture initiatives.
  • Partner with managers and employees to support HR processes and drive people strategy.
  • Process new hires, including onboarding documentation and coordination of introductory reviews.
  • Support employees with benefits enrollment and payroll processes.
  • Liaise with payroll to ensure smooth salary payments.
  • Create purchase orders for internal departments and provide administrative support for benefits processing.
  • Conduct regular audits of employment files and systems for accuracy and GDPR compliance.
  • Identify areas for process improvement to enhance HR function.

Key Skills:

  • Track record of exceptional achievement in education and career.
  • Experience in an entry-level HR role, preferably in the Technology industry.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize complex workloads and manage time effectively.
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
  • High level of honesty, integrity, and ability to handle confidential data.
  • Flexible attitude and adaptability to change.
  • Willingness to take initiative and contribute ideas for team success.
  • Ambition to grow a career within HR.
  • Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: HR