Remote HR Generalist Job in Washington, United States Canonical

Who you are

• Track record of exceptional achievement from high school, through graduate studies and career
• Relevant professional qualification and certifications
• Excellent practical insights into Brazilian or Canadian HR practices and employment laws
• Knowledge of US and other Americas laws and practices is beneficial
• Self-directed, organised problem solver with the ability to prioritise and meet goals and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, sound judgement, tact and diplomacy in all communications
• Fearless and principled approach to professional interactions at every level of the business with commitment to confidentiality of sensitive information
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events, with at least one trip of two full working weeks

What the job involves

• Provide HR guidance to team members and managers, setting high expectations of behaviour and performance
• Partner with line managers to provide employee relations advice on global policies and procedures
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing employee changes, joiners and leavers. Manage and drive benefit programs spanning our Americas location (Brazil, Canada and US)
• Liaise with our finance team on monthly payroll, projects and enquiries
• Support the full life cycle of HR including onboarding, benefit administration, and departure
• Apply critical thinking to automate and reduce administrative tasks
• Take a lead role in the management, continued development, and integration of our HR system
• Act as a system expert and advocate for the global HR team
• Produce data-driven reports to inform and influence HR initiatives
• Lead and participate in projects where you'll see the impact of your work
• Support internal resource groups to drive initiatives such as diversity and inclusion
• Create, update, and maintain corporate policies that have a global lens with local application
• Ensure consistency of application of our HR policies and procedures