About Canoo

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

Job Purpose

The HR Generalist is responsible for completing a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the HR people operations function. Duties include providing administrative support to the functional area and replies to employee inquiries. The ultimate goal is to ensure the HR department’s operations are running smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the organization.

 

Responsibilities Submit updates and file documents in HRIS for employee files to reflect data changes, such as manager changes, department changes, title changes Create supporting confirmation letters for employee changes Update HR Portal to reflect newest HR updates; manage emails in the HR email box Complete domestic and international on-boarding activities such as new hire orientation, create new hire profiles in UKG for employees and contractor, create JIRA tickets, other on-boarding tasks Complete background checks and I-9 verifications Answer employee questions and communicate Company policies and procedures Complete off-boarding tasks including UKG updates, prepare and disseminate termination documents, conduct exit interviews, create JIRA tickets, manager contractor end dates, other off-boarding tasks Sending employee HR communications Draft HR documents and policies Document processes and make efficiency improvements Experience with LOA and WC

 

Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organization Development, Psychology, or equivalent experience 3+ years’ experience in a HR business-operations  Effective communication and demonstrated experience working with confidential information Ability to work with minimal direction while delivering quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, undefined environment with changing priorities Demonstrated agility and flexibility to complete multiple tasks with changing priorities in an undefined environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite    Preferred Experience  Proficiency in UKG HRIS system Related HR certifications, e.g., SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Automotive and/or technology company experience Multi-disciplined HR focus areas of experience in a fast-paced environment What's Cool About Working Here... Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone Comprehensive Health Insurance Equity Compensation Flexible Paid Time Off Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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