People & Talent Specialist

Why Thunderbird?

MZLA Technologies Corporation (MZLA) is a wholly-owned, for-profit subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation and the home of Thunderbird. Thunderbird is a global, free, and open-source email and productivity app, which has experienced significant growth in revenue, staff, and aspirations since its launch 20 years ago. Our revenue comes from our dedicated users around the world who generously fund our work, $10M in 2024. As we continue to expand our team and our product offerings, we remain dedicated to providing best-in-class productivity solutions independent of big tech. Operating as a small but dynamic team of 50 + staff across seven countries and time zones, we are part of the larger Mozilla family but maintain our distinct and independent identity from both the Mozilla Foundation and Mozilla Corporation. To learn more visit www.thunderbird.net.

Our organizational culture is driven by our mission. We are committed to fostering openness and transparency as a member of the open-source community. We lean into collaboration, creativity, and diversity. We bring a hearty dose of scrappy grit and resilience to our lively and spirited team. Our operating principles leverage data informed decisions, ownership, speed and efficiencies to elevate our work and deliver innovative and impactful solutions to our users.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an HR Generalist to join our growing People Team at MZLA. This is a role for someone with a solid foundation in HR and passion for recruiting who is eager to expand their expertise across the full spectrum of employee experience. The ideal candidate has supported successful hiring campaigns in small or mid-sized organizations and is ready to dive deeper into recruiting, HR systems, and employee programs.

As part of a small but mighty team, you’ll play a key role in scaling our workforce over the next 12 months. Beyond recruitment, you’ll contribute to broader human resources initiatives such as implementing a new HRIS, revamping our career site, and improving processes and documentation. This role also offers opportunities to support engagement programs, including the planning and execution of our first global All Hands in 2026.

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across People Operations, Finance, and Support, as well as teams of developers, designers, and marketers. This individual contributor position reports directly to the Manager, People Operations & Strategy.

We’re committed to creating an amazing experience for our users, and you’ll play a key part in this effort. You will be working with our existing staff and community members from all over the globe to support the mission and objectives of MZLA Technologies Corp and the Thunderbird Project.

This is a remote, full time position. We require strong written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work coordination across various virtual communication platforms. This role works closely with staff across Canada, US, and Europe. Consequently, applicants in the Eastern Standard time zone are strongly preferred.

What you’ll do: 

• Support full-cycle recruitment, including drafting job postings, managing applicant pipelines, and coordinating candidate communications.
• Partner with hiring managers to schedule interviews, gather feedback, and ensure a smooth candidate experience.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee data management.
• Maintain HR documentation, systems, and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and practices.
• Contribute to HR projects such as HRIS implementation, career site updates, and process improvements.
• Assist in employee engagement initiatives, including planning and executing company-wide events.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes and documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues across People Operations, Finance, and other teams to deliver effective People programs.

What you’ll bring: 

• Minimum of 3 years of professional HR experience, with exposure to multiple aspects of HR operations.
• Experience supporting recruitment efforts in a small or mid-sized organization (not required to have led campaigns).
• Strong skills in drafting job postings, reviewing applications, and managing applicant tracking systems
• Experience with top industry ATS platforms, preferably Greenhouse 
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and eagerness to learn new HR tools and technologies.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams including operations, technical, and creative groups.

Bonus points for:

• Previous experience supporting the implementation or rollout of an HR platform (e.g., HRIS, ATS), including tasks such as data entry/migration, testing, documentation, or employee communications.
• Experience in employee engagement or event coordination.
• Fluency in other languages is an asset 

What you’ll get:

We benchmark our base salaries to local markets and target the 60th percentile of the peer market. The salary ranges for this role are:

• Canada: $82,000 - $95,000 CAD
• US: $72,000 - $85,000 USD

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your whole self.

Work & Career

• Fully remote work & schedule flexibility
• Latest Laptop and accessories 
• Monthly Remote Work Stipend
• Professional Development Stipend
• Access to Udemy Learning Platform
• Industry Conferences
• Company All Hands

Rest & Play

• 24 days PTO per year (prorated) 
• Your Birthday
• Year-end Company Shutdown
• Wellbeing Days 
• Public Holidays
• Other Paid Leave
• Wellbeing Stipend for Personal / Family Activities

Health & Family

• 401(k) / RRSP Pension Contributions
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Disability/Income Protection Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Sick Days 

*Important Note*

Applicants must reside in and have work authorization for the country location(s) specified in the posting. We are unable to consider applicants outside of these markets at this time. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Please apply directly through our career page. We carefully review every cover letter and screening question, so take the time to answer fully and let your personality shine through.

MZLA Technologies Corporation (MZLA) Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

MZLA believes in the value of diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge, and knows diversity, equity and inclusion are crucial to and enrich the company’s core mission. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws. Mozilla will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or any other unlawful behavior, conduct, or purpose. 

We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as appropriate. Please contact us at hiringaccommodations@thunderbird.net to request accommodation.

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