Human Resources Manager - Talent Acquisition and People Strategy
DanceBUGHR 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.
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