HR Generalist - EMEA

Canonical; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in London is seeking an HR Generalist to support operations across the EMEA region. The role involves providing HR guidance, managing benefit programs, and ensuring compliance with various employment laws. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in HR, relevant certifications, and problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive compensation and unique perks such as a learning and development budget and opportunities for travel.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Distributed work environment

Learning and development budget

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background from high school and university.
• Relevant HR qualifications and certifications.
• Practical knowledge of German, UK, and/or French employment laws.
• Organized, self-directed problem solver who meets deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to team members and managers.
• Partner with line managers on employee relations.
• Ensure accurate processing of employee changes.
• Manage benefit programs across EMEA.
• Support the full HR lifecycle including onboarding.
• Lead the development of our HR system.

Skills

HR guidance

Employee relations

Knowledge of EMEA employment laws

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

University degree

Relevant HR qualifications

Job description

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring an HR Generalist to support our EMEA region

With colleagues in 75+ countries, we require an HR function that operates globally. The HR Generalist will report to the Regional HR Manager and help develop our HR practices during a period of growth. The role requires a high work ethic, confidence, independence, and excellent communication skills. The HR team supports colleagues' personal development and maintains high standards across teams.

The role entails the following responsibilities:

• Provide HR guidance to team members and managers, setting high expectations.
• Partner with line managers on employee relations and global policies.
• Ensure accurate processing of employee changes, joiners, and leavers.
• Manage benefit programs across EMEA (UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain).
• Coordinate with finance on payroll and related inquiries.
• Support the full HR lifecycle including onboarding, benefits, and departures.
• Automate administrative tasks through critical thinking.
• Lead the development and integration of our HR system.
• Act as a system expert and advocate for the HR team.
• Produce data-driven HR reports.
• Lead and participate in impactful projects.
• Support initiatives like diversity and inclusion.
• Create and maintain global HR policies with local relevance.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

Qualifications and skills we look for:

• Strong academic background from high school and university.
• Relevant HR qualifications and certifications.
• Practical knowledge of German, UK, and/or French employment laws.
• Knowledge of other EMEA laws is beneficial.
• Organized, self-directed problem solver who meets deadlines.
• Discretion, sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
• Professional, confident, and committed to confidentiality.
• Willing to travel up to 4 times a year, including one two-week trip.

What we offer:

We offer competitive compensation, including annual reviews, bonuses, and benefits tailored to local and global needs. Additional perks include:

• Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 learning and development budget annually.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel opportunities and upgrades for company events.