Technology Talent Manager Jobs

Please note this is a hybrid position and requires you to work from our studio for part of the work week. This is not a remote opportunity.

Are you an experienced people manager looking for a leadership role in a flexible, part-time capacity? The R&D department at Animal Logic is offering a unique opportunity for a part-time job sharing position for a Technology Talent Manager.

We are looking for a collaborative, highly communicative and experienced manager to run the day to day departmental and people operations of a global technology department. You will be collaborating with technical leadership on your mission to enrich the employee experience of technical staff who enable the production of award-winning feature animations. From creating mischievous bunnies in Peter Rabbit, building heroic minifigs in The LEGO Movies, to teaching prancing penguins how to dance in Happy Feet, our films inspire audiences around the world.

Job sharing details: The responsibilities of this role will be shared with another Technology Talent Manager (cross-site in Sydney), with a requirement to work 3 days (24h) per week. This role would suit a Talent or Artist Manager looking to move into the technology space or an HR Manager from a tech company or start up.

What you'll get to do:

• Bring great talent to the technology department through participating in and improving the recruitment and onboarding process for new employees
• Conduct regular presentations and reporting to senior executives and production-related leadership
• Establish concise and consistent means of reporting status of team and resource efficacy
• Be an escalation point of contact for all operational needs
• Communicate frequently and collaboratively with job share counterpart in a cross-site location
• Establish and maintain effective performance management practices and fair compensation models, ensuring consistency across the organisation
• Collaborate with Talent Managers across other departments on Technology wide operations initiatives
• Monitor performance of individuals in the team, identifying areas for training and career development; provide leadership coaching to technical managers
• Design, promote,review and standardize talent processes and practices across the Technology division operational dashboards for the organisation
• Support and communicate the overall goals of the Technology division
• Foster and support a positive, collaborative and productive culture within the department; take steps to ensure that employees feel connected to the studio
• Build a culture that retains high performing talent through continuous improvement of employee experiences and engagement
• Maintain a culture of operational excellence, ensuring commitment, professionalism and excellent customer service in the department
• Prepare and manage the departmental salary & spending budgets

What we offer you:

• An inclusive workplace of employees who are passionate about creativity and technology
• Conveniently located in vibrant Yaletown, near the heart of downtown Vancouver
• A variety of employee benefits including free gym access, breakfast, use of barista coffee machines, weekly lunches/pastries and snacks galore!
• A chance to contribute to the success of ground-breaking animated feature films
• The opportunity to join a growing, award-winning studio!
• Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and staff wellness programs
• A dedicated Learning and Development team focused on your personal career growth
• A generous leave policy including paid annual leave, sick days, as well as 'Volunteer' days to support those causes close to your heart!
• A world-renowned working environment packed with social clubs, activities and events
• A flexible, hybrid work environment

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, then we want to hear from you!