Human Resources Generalist

3 Months ago • 2 Years + • Human Resource

Job Summary

Job Description

The Embassy VFX seeks a Human Resources Generalist to oversee all HR and talent acquisition. Responsibilities include forecasting HR needs, maintaining policies, resolving HR issues, managing employee benefits (insurance, RRSPs, Labor Market Benefit Plan), HRIS administration (Bamboo HR), employee onboarding/offboarding, wage/training subsidy management, compensation and benefits, recruitment strategies, career development, performance reviews, training coordination, and fostering company culture, including social events and adapting to hybrid work arrangements. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder, adept at problem-solving, and comfortable working in a small, independent studio environment.
Must have:
  • 2+ years HR Generalist experience
  • Proficient in MS Excel/Google Sheets, HRIS, ATS
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-motivated, organized, results-oriented
  • Initiative, creative problem-solving
  • Polite, patient, service-oriented
Good to have:
  • Digital media/entertainment experience
  • Shotgrid/Flow or similar software experience
  • CPHR designation or working towards it
  • Undergraduate degree in HR or equivalent
  • Bamboo HR experience
Perks:
  • Work/life balance
  • Cross-training opportunities
  • Fun and collaborative environment

Job Details

About The Embassy

The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films, television, and commercials. We are an independent creative studio with expertise in visual effects and production. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Digital District, we work with global production companies, agencies and brands, in film, television and advertising.

Award-Winning

We have crafted award-winning visual effects for the world’s most recognized brands and film franchises. Our work has received accolades including Oscar nominations and numerous VES, Cannes, D&AD, Clio & ADCC awards.

About You

The Embassy VFX is looking for a Human Resources Generalist! As an independent boutique studio, we are looking for someone to oversee all things Human Resources and Talent Acquisition related. The HR Generalist is responsible for being an all-rounder in regards to human resources and recruiting. A natural relationship builder, working cross sectionally with different departments, and excellent generalist, you will be adept at seeing the big picture, helping steer the future direction of the company and navigating the twists and turns of a small independent visual effects studio.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Human Resources

  • Forecast and plan for future HR requirements for each fiscal year.
  • Maintain current HR policies and procedures; implement new policies as and when required.
  • Proactively resolve HR issues and demonstrate innovative thinking by researching, analyzing, and preparing recommendations.
  • Assist employees with HR questions or concerns.
  • Maintain and update the Embassy’s Employee Handbook’s HR-relevant sections.
  • Assist with the administration of group insurance employee benefits and RRSP’s
  • Manage and ensure that Embassy is completing all requirements of its Labor Market Benefit Plan
  • Be an expert in and manage HRIS (Bamboo HR) system, ensuring accurate and up to date information is maintained
  • Onboard and offboard employees
  • Manage wage and training subsidies
  • Manage compensation and benefits for the company

Recruiting and Retention

  • Oversee overall recruitment strategies for attracting and retaining employees
  • Work closely with the Production and leadership team to anticipate future workforce needs

Career Development, Training, and Reviews

  • Manage long-term career development for artists. Facilitate, prepare, and deliver performance reviews (where applicable).
  • Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the management team.
  • Coordinate internal and external Training and Development.

Crew Management/Social Ambassador

  • Assist with planning and coordinating the orientation and onboarding of new hires, creating a smooth integration onto their new team.
  • Plan, facilitate and coordinate social events
  • Provide solutions to ensure that Embassy company culture remains strong and integrated with new Work from Home arrangements.

Must have’s

  • 2 + Years’ of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably as an HR Generalist
  • Adept at different technologies, including MS Excel/Google Sheets, HRIS and ATS Systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated, highly organized and results oriented
  • Takes initiative and goes beyond established framework; looks for new ideas and creative solutions to overcome challenges.
  • Polite, easy-going, patient and service oriented

Nice to have’s

  • Digital media and entertainment experience
  • Shotgrid/Flow, or other production management software experience preferred.
  • CPHR Designation or working towards it
  • Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or equivalent and relevant experience
  • Experience with Bamboo HR

What We Offer

  • Emphasis on work/life balance
  • Ample-Cross training opportunities
  • A fun and collaborative environment

Salary Range: $38.46 - $43.26 per hour (CAD).

This range denotes the minimum and maximum compensation limits for this role within the province of British Columbia, adhering to local legal requirements. It's essential to recognize that the salary range for this position may vary when compared to markets outside of British Columbia, with potential variations in both lower and higher figures. The base pay offered is contingent upon factors including internal equity assessments and elements such as the candidate's geographic location, job-related expertise, skills, experience, and other pertinent qualifications.

The Embassy Visual Effects Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

The statements above aim to outline the typical scope and extent of the tasks carried out by individuals assigned to this role. This list is not exhaustive and doesn't encompass all the duties and responsibilities linked to it. The Embassy Visual Effects Inc. management retains the prerogative to modify and adapt these responsibilities as necessary to align with business and organizational requirements.

Please note: At this time we are accepting applications only from those applicants who are legally eligible to work in Canada and who reside in BC.

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