Junior HR Generalist
Pubblicato il 11-10-2026 - Joinrs in Milano
Junior HR Generalist
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets.
Our platform, Ubuntu, is very 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 a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We require an HR function that thinks and acts globally.
We're looking for a Junior HR Generalist to offer their expertise to our EMEA region.
It's an exciting time to join with the opportunity to help shape and create an HR function for the future.
You will demonstrate a high work ethic and the personal confidence to set and defend high expectations of colleagues, counterparts and processes.
You must be able to work independently, take a hands‑on approach, and interface effectively with professionals at all levels.
You'll need excellent communication, professional and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to function in a proactive, innovative environment.
We look to HR both to support our colleagues in their personal needs and development, and also to maintain consistently high standards across multiple teams, managers and directors.
Location
This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region
The role entails the individual to:
- Provide HR support by answering team members’ questions and responding to requests regarding their employment and contracts, escalating when necessary. Requests may include information about the new starter process and onboarding, questions regarding global benefits, employment verifications, and other