27 Hr Generalist jobs in Kuwait

The Role

**Position**: HR Generalist Salary Range: KD (depends on experience) Languages: Bilingual

**Requirements**:
About the company
We are a Kuwaiti based HR consultancy firm that provides Human Resources consultancy services along with local & overseas recruiting services within food & beverage, hospitality, construction, automotive, and other industries.

Overview

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. We are founder led, profitable and growing.

Responsibilities

We are hiring an HR Generalist to support our EMEA region. With 1,200+ colleagues across 75 countries, we require an HR function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for an HR Generalist who will report into our Regional HR Manager and can help build our company as we go through continued growth plans. 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.

• 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 EMEA location (UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Spain)
• 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.

Qualifications

What we are looking for in you:

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Relevant professional qualification and certifications.
• Excellent practical insights into German, UK and/or French HR practices and employment laws.
• Knowledge of other EMEA 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 we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Software Development

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Overview 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. We are founder led, profitable and growing.

Responsibilities We are hiring an HR Generalist to support our EMEA region. With 1,200+ colleagues across 75 countries, we require an HR function that thinks and acts globally. We're looking for an HR Generalist who will report into our Regional HR Manager and can help build our company as we go through continued growth plans. 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.

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 EMEA location (UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Spain)

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.

Qualifications What we are looking for in you:

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

Relevant professional qualification and certifications.

Excellent practical insights into German, UK and/or French HR practices and employment laws.

Knowledge of other EMEA 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 we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.

Annual compensation review.

Recognition rewards.

Annual holiday leave.

Maternity and paternity leave.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.

Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Human Resources

Industries Software Development

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My client is a high-performing financial services organisation with a significant brand presence in the Middle East and exciting plans to expand internationally.

They are now seeking to hire a commercially minded HR Business Partner with strong client facing experience who is looking to take their next step. Reporting into the Head of HR you will be responsible for the day to business as usual activities as well as working with your client groups through a number of exciting high profile change projects.

The successful candidate will ideally have financial services experience and have a proven track record in business partnering within a commercial environment. In addition, experience of working on change projects whilst fulfilling an operational advisory role is key for this position. The team are looking for someone who has a focus on continuous improvement and who will be able to deliver quality results with a positive and influential style. Arabic speaking is essential.

SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About The Company

Frazer Jones identifies Human Resource professionals across all markets in almost every geographical location. Developing long-term business relationships with our clients, Frazer Jones provides honest, commercial and professional advice, consistently delivering great value and the very best candidate introductions for clients.

Our candidate attraction methodology embraces networking, search and advertised selection and we have consistently harnessed new media technology to ensure that we source from the widest geographical range of candidates.

The Frazer Jones team is positioned throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific providing a unique network enabling us to successfully identify HR professionals globally who cover several countries or continents.

Over the years, we have worked hard to build a reputation for quality and integrity and our success is based on our detailed market knowledge and our straight-talking approach. With our focus on HR and our global approach, Frazer Jones has been mapping the global HR market since 1996, resulting in exceptional HR candidate shortlists in competitive timeframes.

Our activities encompass the entire HR spectrum, including:

1. Talent Management
2. Leadership
3. Resourcing & Recruitment
4. Generalist
5. Compensation/Remuneration & Benefits
6. Employee Relations
7. Industrial Relations
8. Organisational Design/Organisational Development
9. Change Management
10. Consultants – In-house and Management Consultants
11. HR Policy
12. e-HR
13. Expatriate Administration
14. HRIS
15. Management Development, Learning & Development

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My client is a high-performing financial services organisation with a significant brand presence in the Middle East and exciting plans to expand internationally. They are now seeking to hire a commercially minded HR Business Partner with strong client facing experience who is looking to take their next step. Reporting into the Head of HR you will be responsible for the day to business as usual activities as well as working with your client groups through a number of exciting high profile change projects. The successful candidate will ideally have financial services experience and have a proven track record in business partnering within a commercial environment. In addition, experience of working on change projects whilst fulfilling an operational advisory role is key for this position. The team are looking for someone who has a focus on continuous improvement and who will be able to deliver quality results with a positive and influential style. Arabic speaking is essential. SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. About The Company Frazer Jones identifies Human Resource professionals across all markets in almost every geographical location. Developing long-term business relationships with our clients, Frazer Jones provides honest, commercial and professional advice, consistently delivering great value and the very best candidate introductions for clients. Our candidate attraction methodology embraces networking, search and advertised selection and we have consistently harnessed new media technology to ensure that we source from the widest geographical range of candidates. The Frazer Jones team is positioned throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific providing a unique network enabling us to successfully identify HR professionals globally who cover several countries or continents. Over the years, we have worked hard to build a reputation for quality and integrity and our success is based on our detailed market knowledge and our straight-talking approach. With our focus on HR and our global approach, Frazer Jones has been mapping the global HR market since 1996, resulting in exceptional HR candidate shortlists in competitive timeframes. Our activities encompass the entire HR spectrum, including: Talent Management Leadership Resourcing & Recruitment Generalist Compensation/Remuneration & Benefits Employee Relations Industrial Relations Organisational Design/Organisational Development Change Management Consultants – In-house and Management Consultants HR Policy e-HR Expatriate Administration HRIS Management Development, Learning & Development

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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 Senior 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. The senior role will serve as a driver and practitioner in both regional and global HR initiatives. You will join a global team of HR professionals to provide precise, compliant and scalable HR operations to the business, advise and execute on HR issues across the whole employee life-cycle, and partner with leadership in your region. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret data trends and themes.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region

The role entails

• Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
• Interact closely with the EMEA HR Manager and the Global Head of HR to create impact across all HR regions
• Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive a high performing team
• Work with managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
• Partner with the HRIS team to develop and refine operational processes for day to day HR administration
• Coach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues across multiple countries
• Partner with people managers to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs
• Establish a trusted partnership with the business in your region
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Design new policies and deliver on business-critical HR related projects globally
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business
• Regional HR experience within EMEA (France, Germany and/or UK is a plus), with an understanding of local labor laws, competitive awareness and insights
• Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
• A good balance between leading and executing, in this role you will need to be hands-on involved in the daily HR routines
• Experience mentoring and developing others
• Strong project management skills with the ability to define done and keep deliverables on track
• Experience in working in a remote first organization
• Able to leverage data to make informed decisions
• Fluent in business English (written and spoken)
• Self motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded and enthusiastic
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  
  

Nice to have skills

• Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes
• Payroll and/or benefits oversight experience
• Knowledge of HR Systems and databases
• Professional HR certification(s)
• Facilitation skills
  
  

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

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 Senior 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. The senior role will serve as a driver and practitioner in both regional and global HR initiatives. You will join a global team of HR professionals to provide precise, compliant and scalable HR operations to the business, advise and execute on HR issues across the whole employee life-cycle, and partner with leadership in your region. You will have an analytical approach, a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret data trends and themes.

Location:

This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region

The role entails

Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy Interact closely with the EMEA HR Manager and the Global Head of HR to create impact across all HR regions Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture and engagement initiatives that drive a high performing team Work with managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning Partner with the HRIS team to develop and refine operational processes for day to day HR administration Coach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues across multiple countries Partner with people managers to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs Establish a trusted partnership with the business in your region Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Design new policies and deliver on business-critical HR related projects globally

What we are looking for in you

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university HR experience leading initiatives across regions within a technology business Regional HR experience within EMEA (France, Germany and/or UK is a plus), with an understanding of local labor laws, competitive awareness and insights Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders A good balance between leading and executing, in this role you will need to be hands-on involved in the daily HR routines Experience mentoring and developing others Strong project management skills with the ability to define done and keep deliverables on track Experience in working in a remote first organization Able to leverage data to make informed decisions Fluent in business English (written and spoken) Self motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded and enthusiastic Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Nice to have skills

Experience with immigration policies and mobility processes Payroll and/or benefits oversight experience Knowledge of HR Systems and databases Professional HR certification(s) Facilitation skills

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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**Who we are**

We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.

**What you will be doing**

The job holder of this position is responsible for leading the Finance function of a defined Business Unit, analyzing risks and guiding the business, to assist in measurement, planning and forecasting of activities and implications on income statement and balance sheet. The job holder of this position will also be responsible for developing, interpreting and implementing financial planning, budget and control for the business unit.

**Responsibilities**:
Develop trustworthy relationship with the Business Units to drive financial management and processes

Support operations in preparing PandL projection, analysis of financial viability of new investments and budget follow-up

Organize internal and external reporting; make constructive proposals and act as an internal consultancy to Managing Director, Business units’ Managers and Group Finance Manager to monitor the business

Evaluate business proposals with complete analysis of economic impact on business

Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry and economic conditions for use in making decisions

Assist in developing Financial Strategic Planning such as the 3-Y Plan

Review purchase cycle and analyze the Cash Flow and stock position on regular basis to provide corrective actions if necessary

Prepare variance analysis and recommendations on monthly financial figures from business units compared to budget and last year and issue reports as required by the management

Follow up and control the capital expenditure budgets allocated to the business unit

Monitor the cost structure of the companies’ business units and prepare business profitability analysis

Arrange, observe and control the PandL, balance sheet and recommend action

Provide Internal Control and ensure compliance with all Group Policies and Procedures

Prepare and monitor the performance of internal rate of return (IRR) studies for proposed outlets and new products

Prepare the Monthly Tableau de Bord (TDB)

Revise the budgets and close follow up on: collections, payables, stock, sales and net margin. challenge assumption and propose revisions

Drive month end closing by analyzing trial balances, researching general ledger activity and variances to budget and prior year

Develop and improve processes related to expenditure, appropriate financial methods to better evaluate and measure performance

Provide analytical support as required to various cross-function initiatives and ad hoc projects (e.g. preparing business plans, study of the cash flow and PandL)

Instigate and participate in all process improvement initiatives related to the Business Unit

**What we can offer you**

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. To view all our perks and benefits, click here.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner, supporting talent acquisition efforts and building long-term mechanisms for employee development and retention.
• Bring strong business acumen to help design and implement human capital strategies that align with organizational goals, optimize workforce structure, and improve operational efficiency.
• Drive cultural initiatives to enhance employee engagement, team cohesion, and a positive work environment tailored to the local context.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, internal transfers, role changes, offboarding, and organizational restructuring, ensuring smooth and compliant execution.
• Serve as a cultural and strategic bridge between local teams and international leadership, providing critical insights and HR solutions that fuel business growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above; minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources roles.
• Prior experience as an HRBP or generalist in internet/tech companies is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is required.
• Proven ability to analyze organizations, design effective structures, and drive HR initiatives independently in fast-paced environments.
• Strong sense of ownership, approachability, and the ability to build trust across levels.

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