HR Generalist

at  Sophos

ABOUT US

Sophos is a worldwide leader and innovator of advanced cybersecurity solutions, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies that help organizations defeat cyberattacks. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 500,000 organizations and more than 100 million users globally from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through its cloud-based Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed, turnkey security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Relevant HR Generalist experience supporting teams in a global technology company.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and being clear, concise, and collaborative is key.
• Knowledge of Canada employment laws and best practices, with the drive to maintain and further your knowledge. Knowledge of US employment laws will be an asset.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion.
• A comfort and interest in utilizing data to drive HR recommendations.
• A proactive problem-solving approach with a keen eye for detail. We need someone who can anticipate challenges before they arise and offer proactive solutions.
• A curiosity and growth mindset - continuously seeking to learn, explore new ideas, and be open to different perspectives.
  In Canada, the base salary for this role ranges from $54,000 to $90,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

READY TO JOIN US?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don’t let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Americas HR team is searching for our next HR Generalist! This position has a strong emphasis on both HR operations and business partnership. If you’re looking for the opportunity to be involved in multiple areas of HR and thrive in evolving and dynamic environments, we want to meet you!
While this position will mostly be remote, there is an expectation for regular in-office attendance during the onboarding period. After the onboarding period, this is a hybrid position with the expectation for periodic work out of our downtown Vancouver office as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support global and regional HR Business Partners, across different time zones, with delivering HR solutions and initiatives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand their objectives and provide proactive HR support.
• Develop, implement, and maintain regional HR programs in compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Act as a key contact for HR-related inquiries and represent the HR team to our employees.
• Partner with the global HR team, including HR Centers of Excellence, to implement and support company-wide programs and initiatives.
• Manage confidential and sensitive employee relations matters, including but not limited to: performance management, conflict resolution, and investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement towards streamlining processes and improving efficiency in HR operations.
• Manage our Canada benefits programs. Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and provide information and guidance to employees.
• Support immigration-related matters, including liaising with external immigration consultants, internal Sophos team, and employees.
• Manage and support ad-hoc projects, as assigned.
• Monitor the “pulse” of managers and employees and proactively address issues and risks and escalating to global or regional HRBPs.
• Analyze data trends and formulate data-driven recommendations.
• Own and support the planning and execution of social and in-person activities.
• Maintain a periodic presence in our Vancouver office, including working out of our Vancouver office when required.
• Act as back-up coverage for our HR Coordinator, as needed.