Full-Time

Human Resources Manager

Gestionnaire, Ressources humaines

DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces animated films and TV series

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Minimum 4 days per week on-site in Montreal.

Bachelor's

Category
People & HR
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive professional HR experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration OR equivalent work experience
  • Strong working knowledge of Quebec employment law and Canadian HR practices
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Bilingual in French and English, with the ability to communicate fluently (written and verbal) in both languages to support employees and candidates in Quebec, across Canada, and within the United States
  • Must be willing to work in our Montreal office a minimum of 4 days a week
  • Must be willing to work overtime when required, in accordance with Quebec labor standards
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
  • Must be willing to travel for work related business, if necessary
Responsibilities
  • Coach and advise leaders on people management practices, including performance management, feedback, and employee development
  • Partner with leaders on workforce planning, role design, and scaling strategies aligned to business needs
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies for competitive, specialized talent markets (e.g., software development, machine learning, digital production, design)
  • Support immigration processes for international employees, including work permits and relocations, in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders
  • Lead compliance with Quebec agencies and regulatory requirements, including CNESST, the Office de la langue Française, Revenu Québec, and Retraite Québec, ensuring adherence to the Charter of the French Language across HR operations such as employee communications, policies, workplace signage, and francization obligations
  • Provide guidance on employment standards, leaves, terminations, and workplace requirements
  • Administer and manage employee leaves in accordance with Quebec and federal requirements (e.g., CNESST, QPIP, medical and parental leaves), including tracking, documentation, and coordination with payroll and benefits
  • Lead or support occupational health and safety programs, including prevention plans, incident reporting, and return-to-work coordination as required under CNESST
  • Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25)
  • Ensure documentation and communications are available in both English and French, as required
  • Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective action, performance improvement, and conflict resolution, exercising sound judgment to address complex workplace issues in a proactive and constructive manner
  • Work with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment; serve as an employee advocate
  • Interpret and implement HR policies, practices, and procedures that further the mission, values, and strategic vision of the business
  • Support change management efforts by ensuring leaders and employees are informed, prepared, and supported through transitions
  • Collaborate closely with the U.S.-based HR Director and broader HR team to align policies, processes, and employee experience across regions
  • All other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Able to handle sensitive and complex matters with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment
  • A strong communicator with the ability to influence and partner effectively with employees and leaders at all levels
  • Someone who demonstrates accountability, thinks strategically and critically, and translates issues into practical, well‑reasoned HR solutions
  • A self‑directed professional who takes ownership, exercises initiative, and drives work forward with minimal oversight
  • Resourceful and proactive, with the ability to anticipate challenges and address them before they escalate
  • Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and adapting HR approaches as the business grows
  • Process‑driven yet pragmatic, with strong attention to detail and a focus on execution and follow‑through
  • Service‑oriented, with a focus on enabling the business while maintaining strong HR governance and standards
  • Committed to building a long‑term HR career with increasing scope, impact, and leadership responsibility
  • Executer – You get things done! Using strong business acumen, inciteful analytical skills, and superior process/project management skills you manage through competing priorities even with a matrixed environment
  • Communicates with ease – You have a way with words; written and verbal
  • Trusted counselor – You quickly gain trust and respect with anyone you come in contact with and can influence as needed, keeping a client-focused mindset
  • Coach – You help bring the best potential out of the employees, managers, and partners you work with helping them to continue to develop and create a great place to work with one another
  • Translator – You have vision – see the “big picture” and be able to boil it down to the appropriate HR and business strategy to make it work
  • Self-starter – Motivated and can work with minimal guidance, finding the resources to help you out

DreamWorks Animation produces animated films and television shows for family and children audiences, creating stories and characters that appeal to multiple generations. Its products are brought to life through a full animation pipeline, including in-house technology like the Moonray rendering platform, and a studio ecosystem that supports development from concept to release. Work combines artistry and engineering to deliver feature films, TV series, and related experiences, with revenue coming from box office, licensing, merchandise, and partnerships with streaming services. The company differentiates itself with its proprietary animation technology, a large creative talent pool at its Glendale campus, and a track record of popular franchises such as How to Train Your Dragon, along with award-winning storytelling. Its goal is to produce high-quality, engaging animated content and advance animation technology while expanding its franchises across theaters, TV, and digital platforms.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • The Bad Guys 2 grossed $240 million worldwide after August 1, 2025.
  • Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie began streaming exclusively on Peacock January 23, 2026.
  • Forgotten Island opens September 25, 2026, extending DreamWorks' theatrical pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Shrek 5 slipped from July 2026 to June 30, 2027, delaying a franchise tentpole.
  • DreamWorks cut Glendale staff through natural attrition and third-party outsourcing in 2024-2025.
  • Universal now owns DreamWorks; another flop pushes more production offshore permanently.

What makes DreamWorks Animation unique

  • Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and The Wild Robot give DreamWorks durable multigenerational IP.
  • NBCUniversal integrates theaters, Peacock, consumer products, and theme parks around DreamWorks franchises.
  • The Wild Robot took 11 Annie Awards in 2025, proving premium creative credibility.

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