CREW MANAGER

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We're experts in crafting outstanding Visual Effects for TV and Film. Living by our values, we deliver gorgeous work whilst considering our impact on our team, our clients and the environment.

Passionate about raising standards in the VFX industry, dupe is the place to be for talented people who want to lead positive change in the industry we love. Our team is fantastic. Hungry to learn, passionate about their art and ready for any challenge, they balance talent and professionalism with an approachable, can-do attitude. We promote a friendly, inclusive, and transparent culture, and encourage respectful and empathetic communication, community engagement and an egoless environment. 

And, we're serious about our environmental and ethical commitments. A Certified B. Corporation, we’re one of a global group of businesses doing the right thing for people, society and the planet. This means that we track and record our CO2 emissions, overtime, gender pay and more to make sure we improve our environmental and social performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Resource Planning and Crewing:

• Manage studio/department schedules, aligning resource requirements with operational needs and project timelines, including the management of annual leave to ensure continuous project flow and capacity planning
• Effectively plan resources for optimal crewing across all projects, taking into account holiday schedules to maintain balance and avoid resource gaps.
• Work with tech to ensure resource planning and scaling of business. 

Recruitment and Talent Management:

• Manage the recruitment process end-to-end, utilising the Loxo ATS system for effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions for talent outreach and event participation.
• Utilise social media platforms for talent sourcing, advertising, and brand promotion.

Employee Lifecycle Management:

• Handle all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, and offboarding processes.
• Develop career progression paths and robust performance measurement systems for employees.
• Lead initiatives to boost team morale and foster professional growth.

Employee Relations and Well-being:

• Take responsibility for Employee Relations issues, managing well-being, feedback status, goal statuses, and assessment progress.
• Focus on improving the Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) by enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Streamline HR processes to ensure efficiency and employee welfare.

Strategic HR and Operations Integration:

• Provide strategic HR guidance to the leadership team, aligning HR strategies with operational goals.
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• Ensure resource planning is seamlessly integrated with operational strategies and project requirements.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and best practices, with a focus on succession planning.
• Lead B Corp People. Community impact goals

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in HR advanced degrees a plus.
• At least 5 years in recruitment and similar HR roles, especially in creative/VFX.
• Leadership skills with a strategic approach to HR and resource management.
• Expertise in using HR, ATS systems and leveraging social media for effective talent acquisition.
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at building relationships.
• Committed to sustainability and ethical business practices.
• Proficient in resource planning and adept at problem-solving.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

Dupe VFX is an Equal Opportunities company and is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential.