[Wattpad] Human Resources Generalist

Wattpad; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP/401K

Vacation & parental leave

Gym membership discount

Work from anywhere

Job summary

Wattpad is seeking an HR Generalist to shape the employee experience from day one through milestones, fostering a welcoming and connected workplace while building a solid HR foundation.

You will manage onboarding, ongoing employee relations, and cyclical processes in a fast-growing hybrid environment at our Toronto office. If you thrive on initiative and an employee-centric approach, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR experience or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate confidentially and clearly with employees and managers.
• Experience with an HRIS such as ADP Workforce Now or BambooHR.
• Strong written communication skills for crisp, warm announcements.
• Organized and reliable, able to juggle programs, deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees on employment and lifecycle topics.
• Interpret HR policies and manage HR processes with a consistent approach.
• Draft communications, coordinate events, and administer calendars to improve the employee experience.
• Lead onboarding with orientation, first-week programming, and check-ins for ramp-up.
• Oversee off-boarding processes and conduct exit interviews.

Skills

HR experience

Confidential communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment experience

Discretion

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

BambooHR

Job description

Wattpad’s vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. A leading global webnovel platform, Wattpad has democratized storytelling for a new generation of diverse Gen Z writers and their fans. Wattpad is part of WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem, where approximately 155 million monthly active users discover incredible stories in multiple formats. Come build the future of entertainment and storytelling with our global team, and write your next chapter with us!

Wattpad is part of the WEBTOON Entertainment family of brands, home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others. To read more about our family of Brands, check out our website here .

Wattpad follows a hybrid work model, with employees working from our vibrant downtown Toronto office 3x per week.

We're looking for an HR Generalist to help shape how employees experience our workplace from their first day through every milestone after. You'll curate the moments that make people feel welcomed, recognized, and connected, while also building the operational HR foundation that keeps our Wattpad HR team running smoothly.

If you are someone who is excited about creating memorable employee moments and wants to grow a well-rounded HR skill set, this role could be a great fit for you. We’re looking for someone who can take initiative and take an employee-focused approach in this role!

What You'll Do

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees regarding all aspects of employment and the employee lifecycle
• Manage HR processes and interpret HR policies, ensuring a clear and consistent approach
• Lead the employee experience by drafting communications, coordinating events, and administering calendars
• Manage the onboarding experience, including: orientation sessions, first-week programming, and check-ins that help new employees ramp up
• Manage the off-boarding experience, including all HR processes and conducting exit interviews
• Manage and administer employee leaves, accommodations, and initial employee relations inquires
• Support cyclical People processes (performance reviews, engagement surveys, compliance tasks) with scheduling, tracking, and reporting

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in HR, people operations, employee experience or talent acquisition.
• Ability to communicate in a confidential and clear manner with employees and managers.
• Experience with an HRIS (e.g, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR)
• Strong written communication skills: you can write a crisp, warm employee announcement without heavy editing.
• Organized and reliable: you juggle multiple programs, deadlines, and budgets without letting things slip.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Discretion and good judgment with confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing vendors or program budgets.
• Familiarity with immigration processes including LMIAs and work permits.
• Strong understanding of employment standards.
• Ability to interpret HR policies.
• Working toward CHRP designation or equivalent.

$70,000 - $85,000 a year

What We Offer (For Full-Time Only)

• Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
• Top industry health benefits, including vision and dental

Your own health/wellness account to spend each year

• RRSP Contributions (Canada), 401K Contributions (USA)
• Generous vacation and Maternity/Parental leave top-up program
• Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family
• Work from almost anywhere in the world for part of the year
• Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

Wattpad is conducting all interviews in a distributed manner using applicable third party software where needed and using visual interface tools such as Google Meet and Zoom.

About Wattpad

Who are we?

Entrepreneurs and Do-ers. Our vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories, and our mission is to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world.

What does that mean?

We are visionaries, community builders, passionate problem solvers, storytellers, coffee snobs (tea drinkers, too!), curious by nature, and culturally diverse.

What are we obsessed with?

Our users. Solving complex problems and maximizing flow. Learning constantly. Building the next great storytelling product. Finding the greatest stories ever told. Dogs (and cats), coffee, and good snacks.

How do we work?

Autonomously, collaboratively, respectfully. Balancing with work, family, and play...and all while having a great time.

Unlock the best of both worlds with a role that keeps you connected! Wattpad has a hybrid work model, where employees enjoy the flexibility to connect with colleagues and collaborate on exciting projects in person, as well as the time and space to for productive work from home. This is your opportunity to be a part of our thriving workplace culture.

Wattpad encourages candidates to apply as long as they are authorized to work in Canada (excluding Quebec) as a precondition of employment. We are not able to sponsor applicants for work permits.

Culture and Diversity

Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate. Period.

Wattpad welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have taken a leadership position on creating a culture and an organization that truly values diversity. We are committed to fostering a global team that reflects the diversity of the Wattpad community. At Wattpad, we believe cultural fit doesn’t mean culturally identical, and diversity of thought helps us to challenge one another to think big and think differently. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other protected status.

If you have any special needs or accessibility requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Studies show women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they do not meet all the qualifications. Therefore, in an effort to build a more diverse workplace, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might actually be the right person or you may be a good fit for a number of other openings we currently have.

#Wattpad

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.