Human Resources Manager - Talent Acquisition and People Strategy

DanceBUG; King City; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and software platform is seeking a Human Resources Manager focused on talent acquisition and people strategy. This role involves recruiting top talent for creative production positions and managing HR operations across Canada and the U.S. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR background, particularly in recruitment for the creative industry, and will thrive in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + annual performance reviews

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation + personal time off

Hybrid flexibility (mostly remote, in-office 1–2 days/week)

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR with a heavy recruitment focus.
• Experience hiring for creative/production roles such as videographers, editors, and photographers.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle hiring across Canada and the U.S.
• Manage onboarding and documentation.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure smooth data handoff for new hires.

Skills

Recruitment

Compliance

Communication

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Job description

Human Resources Manager - Talent Acquisition and People Strategy

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HR Manager – Talent Acquisition & People Strategy

Toronto (GTA) | Full-Time | Hybrid (1–2 days in-office/week)

About DanceBUG

DanceBUG is the media and software platform powering the dance world across North America. From livestreaming competitions to managing media workflows, we support dancers, studios, and production crews coast to coast.

Our team is fast-moving, people-focused, and packed with creative energy. If you're an HR pro who loves the thrill of finding top talent, especially in video, photo, and editing, we want you on our team.

Check out what we do

The Role

This is a recruiting-first HR role focused on scaling our creative and production teams across Canada and the U.S. You’ll be at the heart of our hiring strategy, filling key roles like videographers, editors, and photographers — many of them seasonal or contract-based.

You’ll also support onboarding, documentation, compliance, and some payroll coordination. You'll report to and collaborate closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Operations, and North American Payroll Manager.

What You’ll Do Recruitment (Primary Focus)

• Own full-cycle hiring across Canada and the U.S.

• Focus on creative production roles (photo, video, editing – both seasonal & FT)

• Write engaging job posts and drive candidate outreach

• Interview talent with a mix of warmth, precision, and professionalism

• Build diverse pipelines through sourcing, referrals, and partnerships

• Run background/reference checks and issue offers

HR Operations

• Manage onboarding and documentation across both countries

• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial/state employment laws

• Maintain up-to-date handbooks and internal HR documents

• Collaborate with payroll to ensure smooth data handoff for new hires

• Provide support to employees on policy, benefits, and leave

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• CHRP or CHRL designation (or working toward it)

• U.S. credentials such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP considered a strong asset

• 5+ years in HR with heavy recruitment focus

• Experience hiring for creative/production roles (videographers, photographers, editors)

• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment law and HR best practices

• Experience assisting or collaborating with payroll teams

• Exceptional communication, empathy, and organizational skills

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative leadership team

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + annual performance reviews

• Health and dental benefits

• Paid vacation + personal time off

• Hybrid flexibility (mostly remote, in-office 1–2 days/week)

• ???? A team culture built on respect, creativity, and inclusion

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, General Business, and Education

• Industries

  Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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