OVERVIEW

SPIN VFX Toronto is looking for a full-time Contract HR Manager for a 12-month term to join our award-winning team. This role serves as a Maternity Leave coverage. Our dynamic studio brings together top-tier VFX artists, producers, and technical support staff to create visual effects magic for feature films and episodic productions. In this role, you will deliver hands-on generalist HR expertise across sourcing and recruitment, performance management, communications, administration, onboarding, and offboarding. The position requires professional integrity, the ability to collaborate with cross-functional departments, and reports directly to the CEO.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide HR expertise, leadership, and guidance to the HR team 
• Define and implement the studio’s HR processes, policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Production and Resources Team to review and establish talent acquisition objectives and priorities.
• Ensure Job descriptions are up to date and align with the assigned roles 
• Maintain and assist in revising Company Handbook on Policies and Procedures and implement the studio’s HR processes, policies, and guidelines.
• Ensure job descriptions, candidate specifications, offers and compensation guidelines are agreed to.
• Review applicant CV’s and demo reels and Candidates’ eligibility prior to interviews 
• Participate in interviews and manage the selection process.
• Issue offer emails, negotiate salaries, and extend Employment Agreement letters to selected candidates, ensuring all terms are communicated transparently.
• Work closely with the Executive Producer on Performance management and provide required information pertaining to employee status updates. 
• Ensure consistent communication between department heads and staff, and manage any emerging matters through appropriate channels until resolved.
• Facilitate appropriate relocation agreements if necessary.
• Communicate information on new hires to the Payroll department
• Be the first point of contact for employees, assisting with HR-related inquiries, providing guidance on policies and procedures, escalating issues when appropriate. 
• Process Terminations and exit interviews. 
• Provide studio introductions, orientations and lead on-boarding of new staff
• Encourage and support a positive environment with the departments and management as well as between the artists and supervisors.
• Actively participate in planning sessions related to staff engagement.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of experience in HR Management role 
• Proven expertise in talent acquisition, specifically in sourcing and fostering candidate engagement.
• Strong background in conducting interviews, evaluating candidates, and providing informed hiring recommendations.
• Skilled in negotiating salary packages and offer terms according to industry benchmarks and internal company standards.
• Extensive understanding of Canadian immigration rules, HRDC legislation, and standard hiring policies.
• In-depth knowledge of leave administration, including vacation and time-off policies, ensuring consistent compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities paired with professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Suite.
• Prior experience with the rollout and management of HR Information Systems (HRIS) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with various VFX roles and artistic disciplines is considered a significant asset.

If you meet these requirements, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@spinvfx.com. Please use “HR Manager” as your subject line. This is a 12 month contract, full-time role based in Ontario. Candidates must reside in Ontario. Hybrid/onsite expectations to be discussed during the interview process. Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 CAD annually (based on experience and seniority). In accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements, we confirm that this posting reflects a genuine, currently open role within our organization.