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Why Work with us at Rhum?
This is a chance to learn how to build a massive network in games/creative, manage complex projects with a superstar roster of clients around the world, and learn how the best companies in the world hire great people. We are willing to train the right person that comes to the table with a genuine eagerness to build a dream career for themselves.
You’re a fit for our Team if:
You’re passionate about games, VFX, and/or socially conscious technology and have solid professional experience either in HR, Marketing, or Sales that show a track record
Working well with others and adding your own personal flavor to your role.
You’re organized and can prioritize tasks effectively, gathering the important details, and asking the right questions to stay a step ahead of deadlines and challenges.
Working well with others and adding your own personal flavor to your role.
You are a Connector - whether helping your friends find interesting opportunities or helping great people come together, you have a ‘sixth sense’ for seeing the potential in people.
You know ‘the devil is in the details’ - you are meticulous in following up, following through, and ensuring your work is completed with impeccable quality.
You’re a Creator - the concept of building great companies is not much different than building anything. You can toggle between the big picture and granular details to help put all the pieces together.
You have a wicked sense of humor (the drier the better!), love all things random, and are looking for a team where you can be your true Self.
You are looking to have a massive impact and can flourish in a startup environment where things move at breakneck speed (don’t blink you might miss it!)
Send your resume and covering letter answering this question, "What impact are you looking to have in your next role?" To: pl@rhum.hr
HR LEAD
About rhum
With teams based across Canada, and clients across North America, we are here to disrupt the HR function by providing a new level of support to creative teams while helping candidates around the world explore new professional adventures. We exist to create connections that allow humans and organizations to grow together.
We are attentive, empathetic and curious. We champion equity, build diverse companies, and support people-focused leaders who nurture and empower their teams. We believe in thriving communities where talent development takes a front stage. We partner with our client's internal teams to develop and execute effective HR strategies that will truly speak to every single human being on our clients' teams. We create inclusive, efficient, smart and flexible HR strategies in order to elevate leaders and design meaningful learning experiences.
Your impact at rhum
As an HR Lead, you will be responsible for leading the HR practice, elevate the HR function at rhum, and truly own the craft when it comes to helping our clients collaborate, evolve, and retain great humans.
Big ask, big ambitions, tons of fun!
As the HR function is newer to rhum’s offering, we’ll give you the keys to the car with a lot of trust and support. Your impact will be direct, as you will act as an expert for the rhum team in order to raise the bar in the way we build HR strategies and talent development programs for our clients. You will act as a guiding light for the current team (two specialists) by optimizing our processes, tools, and practices for all aspects of our HR Consultation in order to set rhum as a leader in the field while staying true to our core values. You will make sure our clients get the best HR services by inspiring and leading the team across Canada and delivering innovative HR solutions. Not only that, but you’ll also design the talent development and training function for our clients by helping create the best learning experiences to elevate their teams. We invest in your growth, ensuring exposure to workshops, trainings, conferences, team buildings and a ton of expansive connections to keep your tools sharp and your imagination flowing.
What it looks like
Architect and evolve the HR function at rhum, promoting the brand and culture in order to position rhum as a leader in human resources consulting and talent development
Own the overall profitability of the HR Services and driving new business
Collaborate with leaders in order to understand their HR needs and proactively identify and address potential gaps, acting as a strategic partner to understand their business goals and identify opportunities to elevate their teams and organizational infrastructure
Develop, hire and manage a team of HR specialists, acting as a mentor and an inspiration in their career growth and development
Develop and execute effective and innovative HR programs that align with our clients' business objectives and support their long-term goals
Conduct, lead, and present HR diagnoses that are focused on a tangible action plan, roadmaps, and adaptability
Work closely with the CEO and COO in the business development strategy of the HR and talent development services, while proactively building a network of potential clients as a thought leader in the field
Explore new technology that automates repetitive tasks, enables connection, and allows the HR Function at rhum to serve growing organizations
Develop and implement effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies that attract and retain top talent from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring our clients' teams are representative of the communities they serve.
You Bring
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, able to lead multiple HR projects simultaneously while staying ahead of deadlines and challenges
Highly curious and able to build strong relationships with leaders and internal partners across multiple business units
Proven track record of attention to detail, HR Compliance organizational development, ensuring all aspects of HR meet the highest standards
Knowledge of Canadian Labour Laws across different provinces
Deep passion for and understanding tech and creative industry, including emerging trends and talent
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to negotiate with and influence senior leaders and executive teams.
Competency profile
Solid professional experience in Human Resources, with a proven track record of leading transformative projects
Experience as a consultant, or a ‘consulting mindset’ that understands the reality of working with different clients
An inclusive, open, transparent and kind leadership style
Knowledge of HR trends, techniques, and technologies.
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to develop and execute solutions to complex human challenges.