Job Description
Job description
Job Title: Graduate HR Generalist
We are seeking a talented and ambitious Graduate HR Generalist to join our APAC region. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and create an HR function for the future.
About Us
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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
Responsibilities
Provide HR support by answering team members' questions and responding to requests regarding their employment and contracts, escalating when necessary.
Maintain our HRIS, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and timeliness in processing all team member changes and new joiners.
Own global projects (e.g., engagement, training, or culture initiatives).
Partner with managers and employees - supporting HR processes and driving the people strategy for your areas of responsibility.
Work as a truly global partner to colleagues, especially leads, managers, and executives.
Process new hires, including country-specific onboarding documentation, creation of files, systems setup, and coordination of introductory reviews.
Provide support to employees for the enrollment and processing of benefits and the payroll process, ensuring monthly data is provided on time and is accurate.
Liaise with payroll to guarantee smooth salary payments.
Create purchase orders for internal departments.
Conduct regular audits of employment files and systems to ensure they are up-to-date, accurate, and GDPR compliant.
Requirements
Track record of exceptional achievement from high school through graduate studies and career.
Experience working in an entry-level role in an HR/People team is beneficial, preferably in the Technology industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to prioritize complex workloads, manage time effectively, and work well under pressure.
Self-motivated and results-oriented with a clear focus on accuracy.
High level of honesty, integrity, and ability to handle confidential data.
Flexible attitude and easily adaptable to change.
Willing to take the initiative and provide suggestions and ideas to contribute to the success of the role/team.
Ambitious to grow your career within HR.
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
What We Offer
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.
Job Title: Graduate HR Generalist
We are seeking a talented and ambitious Graduate HR Generalist to join our APAC region. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and create an HR function for the future.
About Us
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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
Responsibilities
Provide HR support by answering team members' questions and responding to requests regarding their employment and contracts, escalating when necessary.
Maintain our HRIS, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and timeliness in processing all team member changes and new joiners.
Own global projects (e.g., engagement, training, or culture initiatives).
Partner with managers and employees - supporting HR processes and driving the people strategy for your areas of responsibility.
Work as a truly global partner to colleagues, especially leads, managers, and executives.
Process new hires, including country-specific onboarding documentation, creation of files, systems setup, and coordination of introductory reviews.
Provide support to employees for the enrollment and processing of benefits and the payroll process, ensuring monthly data is provided on time and is accurate.
Liaise with payroll to guarantee smooth salary payments.
Create purchase orders for internal departments.
Conduct regular audits of employment files and systems to ensure they are up-to-date, accurate, and GDPR compliant.
Requirements
Track record of exceptional achievement from high school through graduate studies and career.
Experience working in an entry-level role in an HR/People team is beneficial, preferably in the Technology industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to prioritize complex workloads, manage time effectively, and work well under pressure.
Self-motivated and results-oriented with a clear focus on accuracy.
High level of honesty, integrity, and ability to handle confidential data.
Flexible attitude and easily adaptable to change.
Willing to take the initiative and provide suggestions and ideas to contribute to the success of the role/team.
Ambitious to grow your career within HR.
Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.
What We Offer
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Graduate Hr Generalist position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.