Human Resources Manager

About the role

FuseFX is seeking a talented Human Resources Manager, with a background in technology, television and/or feature film VFX, to join our creative team in Los Angeles!

The Human Resources Manager will be the HR partner to the LA office. This role will oversee both recruitment and general HR and will manage the east coast HR Coordinator and Recruiter.

FuseFX is an Emmy award-winning visual effects and animation studio focused on producing photo-real digital effects for feature film, episodic television and commercials.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the LA from the management team to entry-level employees
• Provide day to day guidance to department heads (including coaching, career development, performance management, etc.)
• Partner with department heads on change management and organizational development efforts
• Partner with FuseFX headquarters in LA on performance management and learning and development initiatives
• Manage employee relations including meeting with employees, managing investigations, and ensuring all issues are resolved in a professional and timely manner
• Oversee and manage the east coast VFX Recruiter while maintaining strong relationships with prospective VFX talent
• Maintain constant communication with production management, department managers, and supervisors to understand immediate and future hiring requirements and priorities
• Partner with the VFX Recruiter to drive university relations and ensure FuseFX has an ongoing relationship with top relevant college programs for upcoming apprentice programs
• Develop a strategic approach to talent retention by partnering with Department Heads on career pathing and development of recognition/rewards programs
• Spearhead and implement culture initiatives for both offices
• Assist global HR team in special projects as required

Qualifications & Requirements

Traits of a successful FuseFX Human Resources Manager

• Minimum of 4 years of human resources generalist experience preferably supporting creative/entertainment employee groups
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, HR, Business Administration or other related discipline preferred
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Strong business acumen with the ability to pivot and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build strong trusted relationships with all organizational levels
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills with ability to cope under pressure
• Basic understanding of state legal requirements, benefits, and payroll
• People management experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to always maintain confidentially
• Experience or knowledge within postproduction/VFX is highly desired

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.