HR Generalist

About the role

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems with a global, distributed workforce. This HR Generalist role supports global HR activities, reports to the Regional HR Manager, and helps build HR processes and policies for multiple regions.

What you'll do

• Provide HR guidance to team members and managers with focus on global policies and procedures
• Partner with line managers on employee relations and lifecycle events
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing changes, joiners and leavers
• Manage benefit programs for EMEA or AMER locations and liaise with finance on payroll inquiries
• Support onboarding, benefits administration, and departures
• Lead HR system initiatives, generate data driven reports, and support diversity and inclusion projects

What they're looking for

• Strong academic background and professional HR qualifications
• Practical knowledge of either EMEA or AMER HR practices and employment laws
• Self driven, organized, and able to meet deadlines with good prioritization
• Discretion, tact, diplomacy and confidentiality in communications
• Ability to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states Home Based in Americas or EMEA; it does not specify Nigeria eligibility. Confirm interview suitability if you are in Nigeria.
• Timezone expectations are not stated; confirm during interview planning.
• The listing describes remote work but does not specify contractor vs employee; confirm during discussions.
• Pay currency or range is not stated; confirm during offer stage.
• No visa or work-authorization notes are stated for Nigeria; verify eligibility before applying.