HR Specialist (Contract Position)

at  Minute Media

Minute Media is a global tech and content company specializing in sports and culture. Our proprietary platform drives the creation, distribution, and monetization of digital content. We own leading brands like Sports Illustrated, The Players’ Tribune, FanSided, Mental Floss, and 90min, and recently expanded with the acquisition of STN Video for sports highlights. Reaching 200M monthly users across 14 global markets in 10 languages, we support 1,500+ content creators and 400+ distribution partners. We also have a strong print presence with Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, and Sports Illustrated Kids magazines.
We are looking for a people centric HR Specialist based in Canada to join our global People & Culture team. This is a true generalist role where you’ll be contributing to the development of our culture in line with our values, partnering with and supporting our employees and managers, and providing valuable insight into Canadian work practices. You will work closely with global teams from across the assigned business units. The day-to-day work of this role will provide support for all life cycle activities for assigned employees, advise on HR policy, and assist with the implementation of HR procedures and processes, as well as support projects and priorities both locally and globally.
This is a 13-14 month contract position to fill a parental leave.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist capacity; ideally having worked across multiple provinces and within a global company;
• You have a curiosity for HR best-practice in all employee lifecycle activities and a love for working with people; getting to know them, what inspires them and understanding their needs;
• You’re dependable, ethical, proactive, and organized. You act with integrity and earn the trust of those around you.
• You prioritize building relationships with your colleagues and take pride in being approachable;
• You’ve worked remotely and are comfortable with a variety of technologies necessary to work in a global setting;
• You’re willing and able to regularly work on an Eastern Time zone schedule.
  Brand:
  Minute Media
  Benefits:

The expected salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $85,000. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, and location. The benefits available for this position include unlimited vacation policy, paid holidays, 100% employer paid health insurance from Day 1, and opportunities for ongoing growth and development.

• Not sure that you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge? We want you to apply!

Minute Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to culture, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, veteran status, religion, marital or family status, socio-economic status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

• Manage recruitment and onboarding for assigned business units, ensuring a smooth integration for new hires.
• Lead all employee life cycle activities, from onboarding to offboarding, while ensuring compliance with local employment laws.
• Support employee growth through performance management, development plans, and career progression initiatives.
• Advise on HR policies and practices, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and company policies.
• Collaborate with the Employee Experience Lead to enhance employee engagement and support in assigned teams.
• Contribute to HR projects and priorities, providing input on policies, practices, and supporting both local and global initiatives.
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