Graduate HR Generalist - APAC

About the Role

Canonical is seeking a motivated Graduate HR Generalist to support our APAC region. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of our HR function within a global, distributed, and founder-led technology company. You will work independently, take a hands-on approach, and interface with professionals at all levels to maintain high standards across our teams.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Support: Act as the first point of contact for team members regarding employment, contracts, onboarding, and global benefits.
• HRIS Management: Maintain accurate and timely HRIS data for team changes and new joiners.
• Global Projects: Own initiatives related to engagement, training, and company culture.
• Strategic Partnership: Partner with managers and executives to drive people strategy and support HR processes.
• Onboarding & Payroll: Manage new hire documentation, system setups, and coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate and timely salary payments.
• Compliance: Conduct regular audits of employment files to ensure accuracy and GDPR compliance.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify and implement improvements to HR workflows.

What We Are Looking For

• Exceptional academic achievement from high school and graduate studies.
• Internship experience in an HR/People team (Technology industry preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize complex workloads and work effectively under pressure.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to change.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal team sprints.

What We Offer

• Distributed Environment: Work from home with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Compensation: Competitive base pay with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
• Development: USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel: Opportunities to meet global colleagues with travel upgrades for long-haul events.