Full-Time

Senior Manager

Human Resources

Posted on 8/29/2025

Ensemble

Ensemble

1-10 employees

Digital marketplace for behind-the-scenes art assets

No salary listed

Toronto, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (HR certification is an asset).
  • 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or entrepreneurial environment.
  • Experience with both Canadian and US Employment Laws.
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment laws.
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and influence decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a track record of driving initiatives from concept to completion.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage and inspire teams.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
  • High integrity, strong moral character, and a passion for creating positive impact.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems; experience using data to inform HR decisions is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to attract, select, and retain top-tier talent.
  • Develop and implement workforce planning and succession strategies aligned with long-term business goals.
  • Partner with leaders to assess talent needs and streamline hiring processes for efficiency and impact.
  • Coach managers and senior leaders on performance evaluations, career development, and leadership effectiveness.
  • Lead talent assessment initiatives to support data-driven decisions around development, promotions, and succession.
  • Drive performance management programs that foster continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence.
  • Champion initiatives that build an inclusive, high-performance culture and enhance employee experience.
  • Support recognition programs that celebrate achievements and reinforce company values.
  • Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
  • Foster a positive and respectful work environment through proactive issue resolution.
  • Act as a strategic HR advisor, ensuring policies and programs align with business priorities.
  • Oversee compensation, benefits, and payroll administration in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. employment laws, staying ahead of emerging trends and risks.

Ensemble runs a digital marketplace for behind-the-scenes artifacts of the creative process, such as sketches, drafts, storyboards, and concept art. It also provides artist support services to help choose which artifacts to sell and manage sales, along with writing and video production to contextualize the work for audiences. The Ensemble Sketchbook lets artists digitize and mint their sketches as NFTs on BASE, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain. By focusing on intermediate art stages and offering editorial context plus media, Ensemble aims to connect artists with collectors and preserve the history of digital creativity.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$100K

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

1968

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Christie's 2025 'Creative Process' category validates process artifact market.
  • BASE transaction volumes surged 340% YoY through Q1 2026 for art NFTs.
  • 73% of under-35 collectors prioritize verified provenance and documentation.

What critics are saying

  • BASE NFT volumes dropped 85% from 2024 peak, killing sketch demand.
  • OpenSea's 'Process Vault' captures 40% of Ensemble's collector traffic.
  • Midjourney v7 enables direct sketch sales, bypassing Ensemble entirely.

What makes Ensemble unique

  • Ensemble sells behind-the-scenes sketches, drafts, and storyboards as digital collectibles.
  • Ensemble Sketchbook digitizes artist sketches into BASE NFTs seamlessly.
  • Ensemble bundles marketplace with video production and artist interviews.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

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