Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

SUMMARY

The People and Culture Manager is accountable for the employee experience and life cycle and provides strong and effective direction and professional expertise to the organization’s management and employees through the development and implementation of innovative and effective HR strategies. The People and Culture Manager is a strategic and consultative partner of the UBCP/ACTRA management team, while also providing a diverse range of services across the organization with a focus on managing full-cycle talent acquisition and employee services, including HR initiatives and programming, labour relations advice and support, training and development, HR policies, and health and safety in the workplace. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources

• Provide HR leadership that inspires others through purpose and meaning of work, elevating the employee experience, while advancing the organization’s mission
• Provide the leadership for, and fosters, a safe, positive, engaged, and productive human-centric workplace culture that supports the growth and empowerment of UBCP/ACTRA employees aligned with the organization’s values
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the senior leadership team on HR-related matters and issues in consideration of organizational goals and strategies and best practices in change management
• Oversee the holistic employee experience and life cycle – attraction, recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, recognition, retention and offboarding
• Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding UBCP/ACTRA policies and HR programs
• Support management in employee advancement and succession planning, providing direction and advice as needed
• Develop and promote employee engagement initiatives
• Develop and provide HR programming and initiatives that support the organizational commitment to social purpose, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Develop, support and provide advice to management on effective performance management, including accountability, recognition, and development of staff
• Develop HR policy and ensure organization’s policies, procedures and practices are adhered to
• Employ ethical business practices, including adherence to confidentiality, which ensure one’s own behaviour and that of others are consistent with the UBCP/ACTRA’s standards and values

Labour Relations

• Provide guidance and advice to staff regarding the Unifor collective agreement
• Support management with labour relations advice regarding administration of the Unifor collective agreement and other labour law matters
• Manage the grievance process and work to resolve issues prior to arbitration
• Liaise with legal counsel in consultation with the Executive Administrative Director (EAD) on matters arising from the Unifor collective agreement and other labour relations issues
• Provide support to the EAD and Director of Contracts while acting as a key member in the negotiations for renewing the Unifor collective agreement
• Develop strategies to enhance labour relations with Unifor leadership/representatives and membership

Talent Acquisition and Development

• Develop and administer effective talent acquisition strategies in accordance with internal policies, collective agreement, and adherence to human resources principles and employment equity.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the talent acquisition process, including shortlisting, interviewing, and conducting background checks of applicants, and making offers of employment
• Develop and conduct (or arrange with external resources) training aimed at the development of employee skills and career growth to meet organizational current and future needs

Health and Safety

• Provide information and guidance on benefits and health-related resources
• Work with benefits provider to ensure accessibility and understanding of program offerings
• Research and evaluate benefit programs/providers as needed
• Provide support and advice on abilities management and attendance management policies, processes and cases
• Manage long term absenteeism and disability cases
• Ensure UBCP/ACTRA’s compliance with WorkSafeBC requirements and other health and safety regulations, including training and development of policies as needed

OTHER

• Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or labour relations and 5+ years demonstrated experience in a related field (human resources, labour relations) in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience designing, implementing, and leading talent acquisition and development strategies with an equity, diversity and inclusion lens
• Professional designation: CPHR

Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and applied understanding of human resources management principles with expertise in talent development and training.
• Sound knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, applicable collective agreements as well as relevant legislation such as the BC Human Rights Code, the BC Labour Relations Code and the Employment Standards Act
• Knowledge of abilities management processes, attendance management principles and related legal requirements (e.g., Human Rights)
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and related health and safety requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, BambooHR, Word, Excel, Outlook and ADP HRIS (preference to Workforce Now experience)
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Strong analytical and “out-of-the-box” thinking for problem-solving and negotiations
• Ability to work under broad direction and use significant independent judgment to interpret policies and processes and determine appropriate methodologies for situations where more than one option is possible
• Ability to build strong effective relationships, interacting and consulting with all levels of the organization
• Ability to persuade and influence others with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to provide support with empathy and humanity; create and sustain a positive team culture; and coach staff in a collaborative manner aligned with the organizational values
• Ability to manage conflict effectively resulting in resolution and relationship building

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:                Executive Administrative Director

Direct Reports:         None

Engages with:           Executive Administrative Director

                                   Senior Leadership and Management Team

                  Unifor Leadership/Representatives

                  UBCP/ACTRA Employees

                  Legal Counsel

                  External Consultants/Contractors

Start Date: May 1, 2023 or sooner

Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000

Expiration: The deadline for receipt of applications is no later than 4:30PM on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

UBCP / ACTRA

Role/Title: Art Director

Location: Maryland

Onsite/remote/hybrid: Hybrid

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

Clutch is looking for an Art Director with agency experience for a client of ours.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the team to bring ideas to life
• Take ownership of projects
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the team
• Understand and apply information found in the creative or studio briefs
• Monitor deadlines and communicate any deadline issues with the team
• Study tools from experts and learn new marketing techniques
• Ensure project parameters are clear
• Recommend optimizations based on performance results
• Collaborate with category experts to ensure work is optimized
• Ensure high quality of work
• Revise work as needed with accuracy

Required skills:

• Receptive to feedback from internal team and customers
• Agency experience or a client service facing role is preferred
• Food, beverage or hospitality industry experience is preferred
• Basic understanding of both traditional and digital marketing channels and tactics
• Be responsive to communications
• Willing to develop cross-functional skills
• Attention to detail: typography, color, design excellence
• Bachelor’s degree

Must be able to work in the Maryland area and have the required skills to be considered for this role.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.

#LI-CLUTCH

Clutch

Position Overview
We are seeking a talented hands-on Art Director with a passion for home decor and an exceptional eye for great design. The Art Director will be responsible for elevating the Surya brand and developing industry-leading content for web, print and social media campaigns. This role synergizes creative with execution, driving projects through all phases, from concept, to photoshoot planning, to design reviews, to distribution. The ideal candidate will have a mastery of composition, color, design, lighting, layout, visual narrative and spatial relationships, with a strong portfolio to prove it.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative concepts, designs, and strategies to support brand(s)
• Work closely with other departments, such as marketing, product development, and sales, to ensure that creative work aligns with overall business objectives and goals.
• Lead a talented creative team of stylists, photographers, retouchers, videographers and graphic designers to execute all creative production efficiently and effectively
• Develop cohesive brand photography that honors best in class standards of quality through set design, styling, and lighting direction.
• Plan and provide creative direction for photoshoots on location and in studio
• Collaborate with marketing team to develop compelling content for product launches and campaigns
• Create and maintain photography and brand style guides, ensuring that all work adheres to these guidelines
• Work with Marketing leadership to evolve brand standards, visuals and messaging
• Proactively build a talent pipeline of fresh, diverse creative talent to support future demand

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Photography, Fine Arts, Design, Advertising or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant art direction experience, with prior experience in home décor, furnishings or interior design shoots
• 3+ years leading a creative team
• Proficient with MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite

• Knowledge of the full creative process including video, audio and motion on shoots and post-production
• Can balance creative with business goals and work cross-functionally while maintaining quality and consistency across all output
• Comfortable navigating through ambiguity in pursuit of clarity, simplicity and concrete outcomes
• Able to juggle multiple projects at once and appropriately prioritize and delegate while remaining accountable for the success of the team

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Surya

WHO YOU ARE
• Your leadership inspires, clarifies, unleashes entrepreneurs, creates customer value, builds strong relationships and is collaborative
• You are a true People advocate with a strong passion for co-worker relations, recruitment, talent development and forecasting.
• You are a strategist with the ability to be tactical and operational when necessary.
• You are experienced in managing, coaching and developing influential teams.
• You are an energetic, innovative and entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable running a business
• You lead with heart and can provide direction and stability for our Co-workers
• You know what it’s like to work in a matrix organization that requires you to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders from various functions and units. You know how to engage with them, collaborate with them and
move the business forward as a result.
• You can be depended upon to act with a high level of professional and moral integrity, especially when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience
• You have a minimum of 2 years in a direct leadership role

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• People are at the heart of our business. We create a better everyday life together by living our shared values and safeguarding our unique culture. The Unit People & Culture Manager is instrumental in making this happen by
leading the local implementation of our People Strategies.
• You will be a Business Partner for your Unit Manager and your other leadership colleagues, collaborating with them on all people-related issues.
• Help lead the entire business as an active and influential member of the unit’s strategic leadership team (your unit’s Steering Group).
• Lead and develop your local P&C team and encouraging them to build strong relationships throughout your unit.
• Focus on providing an excellent co-worker experience in your unit, including championing internal career growth and our many and varied development opportunities.
• Champion training, mentoring, coaching, forecasting and succession planning.
• Ensure that our national People strategy, is implemented and lives in your unit.
• Support and help drive the recruitment process in your unit by partnering with your Unit Hiring Managers and our Centralized Recruitment team.
• Implement our Co-worker Relations Plan by managing all local interactions with our co-workers, ensuring we uphold our labour relations principles and abide by local policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Demonstrate yourself, and encourage and train in others, a high level of problem solving, mediation and counseling skills.
• Meet financial goals by monitoring, analyzing and acting upon key P&C performance indicators.
• Regularly communicate and partner with your Market P&C Manager on escalated issues as well as regional initiatives and programs
• Lead Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and work-life balance initiatives in your unit.
• Support Health & Safety compliance, improvements and programs.

TOGETHER AS A TEAM
IKEA is all about people, and our team make sure to bring the best people on board to keep our strong spirit of togetherness. We believe that different experiences and backgrounds collectively make us wiser and stronger, and we ensure that our co-workers bloom into their best selves as they contribute to our business.

JUST SO YOU KNOW
In the IKEA world, this position is referred to as: Unit People & Culture Manager

Please note: This position requires the submission of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.
IKEA

This is a W2 contract opportunity.

Duration: 5 months (parental leave)

Location: Minneapolis (hybrid)

Hours: 30/week

Pay Rate: $42/hr – $52/hr

Our Fortune50 client in the retail space is looking for an Art Director to cover parental leave. Please only apply if you currently live in Minnesota and are comfortable working in Minneapolis. The primary roles of the Art Director is on-set art direction of Photographers, stylists, and other crew members and creation or maintenance of creative style guidelines for owned brands

Requirements:

• 4-5+ years of on-set experience
• Take ideas from concept to production to final execution with ease.
• Drive the set, keeping on pace and meeting brand standards in a collaborative environment.
• Excel at time management and the ability to manage multiple simultaneous deadlines
• Previous experience on set with eComm product and editorial for home, interior decor, and/or grocery is preferred

Other skills include:

• InDesign
• Flexible and able to work with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented team player
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Collaborative post-production image oversight
• Image quality control
• Creating and updating style guides in line with brand standards

Who We Are

Creatis is part of the 24 Seven family of brands. We provide contract, interim leadership, and direct-hire talent to our clients. Our sister company, Antenna, provides staffing and direct hire solutions as well as the full services of a professional design studio. Creatis provides a better way to make marketing work. We do this by connecting marketers with companies to help them adapt and grow their business. Our goal is to understand you, so we can advocate for your interests and help you steer your career. If you are looking for your next marketing opportunity, we are here to help.

Creatis

[Wiseman Strategies is proud to represent KURU Footwear of Salt Lake City, Utah in their search for their new Creative Director.]

Creative Director:

Your natural ability to drive, motivate and engage others while always keeping the big picture in mind will make you an exceptional fit as our Creative Director. You love taking on new challenges, and will get the opportunity to fully develop and execute on the creative vision for our innovative company, KURU Footwear. In addition to creating the company’s creative vision and owning its direction, your constant focus on achieving results will serve as the catalyst in ensuring all creative assets and content, including marketing materials, are in alignment with this vision. In this leadership role, you will lead our highly driven Creative team through your strong relationship-building skills. We are KURU Footwear, and we are searching for an action-oriented and confident Creative Director to own the creative direction of our company, and we welcome your application.

What you’ll need to be our Creative Director:

• Risk-taking, socially poised and motivating team builder
• A problem solver who likes change and innovation while controlling the big picture
• Innovative, “outside the box” thinker; undaunted by failure
• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field
• Several years of experience in a creative director role developing creative outputs that has driven awareness, relevance and desirability
• Proven experience leading and managing designers, copywriters, photographers, and videographers with a track record of delivering high-quality designs on time and within budget
• Passion and proven ability to drive a digital brand that sells to the end user
• Experienced in measuring, tracking KPI’s for self and team, and interprets data well and can define its impact
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; also able to articulate and sell creative concepts to both internal and external stakeholders

Why you’ll love working with us:

Culture-

• Dynamic, high-growth environment and a culture that wants to win
• High level of accountability in your role. Your ability to perform and deliver results will be obvious and transparent in your role
• Opportunity for you to make an impact cross-functionally and support multiple teams within the business
• You will be joining a team of leaders with an insatiable goal to grow the company more than threefold over the next five years

Benefits-

• Hybrid (remote/in-office) work environment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO to recharge and actively fulfill personal passions, potential and purpose
• Education Assistance available
• Employee referral bonuses
• Annual bonus potential
• Product discounts
• Sabbatical at 3 years of employment

What you’ll do as the Creative Director:

• Create and lead to a future vision of KURU and build to that state; develop and lead the overall vision for the brand; ensure alignment with the company’s vision, strategic objectives and brand values
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and eCommerce, to ensure alignment and consistency of creative direction across all touchpoints; Establish and drive a creative culture that engages world class talent, maximizes team potential, and encourages proactive cross-discipline collaboration
• Lead and manage a team of creatives (design, photography, copy) and creative agencies, providing guidance and direction to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality and impactful designs
• Ensure all marketing materials are centered on growing the company through the brand and that the brand satisfies the functional, social, and emotional dimensions that resonates with our customers

Who we are:

Thank you for considering an opportunity at Kuru Footwear (https://www.kurufootwear.com/). We are driven to design and develop footwear that performs at the highest level while empowering you to get out and go chase your dreams. Since the launch of our direct-to-consumer model in 2009, thousands have experienced the unique style, superior support, and unimaginable comfort of KURU. It’s not just about what we make, it’s what we make possible. Comfort this life-changing is more than a shoe. It’s a KURU.

• We are CURIOUS.
• We are IMAGINATIVE.
• We are TENACIOUS.
• We MAKE IT COUNT.
• Scrappy but SMART.

We are excited to review your application and hope your talents and abilities will help us all achieve our goal of continuing doing what we love. .

~ Kuru Footwear

Wiseman Strategies

Our client is looking to hire a well rounded Art Director to their creative & marketing team! The right candidate will have a broad mix of design skills including advertisements, marketing campaigns, social media, event materials, and web / digital assets.

Day to Day:

• Support the day-to-day graphic design needs for external facing audiences, including but not limited to corporate advertisements, marketing campaigns for brand and product, social media assets, event materials and web/digital assets
• Support the day-to-day graphic design needs for internal audiences, including the creative development of desktop screens, executive materials, presentation assets and other items as needed
• Support the day-to-day graphic design needs for Branch merchandising, including collateral, digital screens (static and animated) and other materials as needed
• Manage ad hoc, logo and design requests as needed
• Provide quarterly and annual overview of design projects
• Partner with Brand Activation team to report out on creative metrics and make recommendations based on learning

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years in an agency or in-house Marketing setting
• Expert in Photoshop and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in animation a plus
• Excellent design skills with portfolio work to prove it
• Ability to communicate and show creative vision
• Up to speed on design and creative trends
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Strong intrapersonal and customer service skills
• Strong skillset for layout and typography
• Banking / Finance experience is a huge plus!!

Apply today and include your portfolio to be considered!

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies’ dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers’ technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

Beacon Hill Staffing Group

Now Casting

• African-American women for Mother Roles
• Ages 35-55

Short film
Minimal Lines

Must be available April 8-10th
Rate: $225/12

WEST PALM BEACH – CAR SHOW PILOT 

• FEMALE HOST, 28-38 OR SO. ALL ETH.
• Date: 5/21/. it will be a 1 day shoot

Rate: $1000/ plus hotel the night before if you are not local. Producer would like to meet in person during the week from April 11th in South Florida area, schedule to be arranged.

The topic of the pilot will be a very well-known car show.  

The host will introduce people and their car descriptions, interviews, and special one-on-one features. Talent should have some knowledge and appreciation of cars and drive. Doesn’t need to be an expert, but the more knowledge the better.

Opportunity to book three more locations in June, same day rate but travel paid. 

We have a new project just in!  Here is what we need/know:

Client is seeking a:

• wheelchair-bound talent
• any ethnicity
• male or female,
• 30’s-ish for April 19 OR 20.  

(I’m waiting on confirmation of the dates).  

Rate and usage are TBD; however, they wanted to move forward ASAP with getting talent who might be interested and available.  

This is for a tourist spot.