HR Manager

Spin Vfx; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spin VFX Toronto is seeking a full-time Contract HR Manager for a 12-month term to join our award-winning team. This maternity cover role delivers hands-on generalist HR across sourcing and recruitment, performance management, onboarding and offboarding, reporting to the CEO.

Based in Ontario, the position offers Hybrid/onsite work arrangements to be discussed during the interview process. Compensation ranges CAD 75,000–85,000 per year, depending on experience and seniority.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in HR management.
• Proven expertise in talent acquisition and candidate engagement.
• Strong interviewing skills and informed hiring recommendations.
• Experience negotiating salaries and offers per industry standards.
• Knowledge of Canadian immigration rules and HR policy frameworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership to the HR team and guide policy development.
• Define and implement studio HR processes, policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Production and Resources to set recruitment objectives.
• Maintain job descriptions and company handbook alignment.
• Oversee offers, salary discussions and employment agreements.
• Lead interviews and manage the selection process.
• Support performance management and employee status updates with leadership.
• Ensure compliant leave administration and time-off policies.

Skills

HR management

Talent acquisition

Interviewing

Salary negotiation

Leave administration

Communication

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.