HR Generalist/Work From Home

A leading global webnovel platform, Wattpad has democratized storytelling for a new generation of diverse Gen Z writers and their fans. Wattpad is part of WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem, where approximately 155 million monthly active users discover incredible stories in multiple formats. Come build the future of entertainment and storytelling with our global team, and write your next chapter with us! Wattpad is part of the WEBTOON Entertainment family of brands, home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others. To read more about our family of Brands, check out our website [here](

Wattpad follows a hybrid work model, with employees working from our vibrant downtown Toronto office 3x per week. We're looking for an HR Generalist to help shape how employees experience our workplace from their first day through every milestone after. You'll curate the moments that make people feel welcomed, recognized, and connected, while also building the operational HR foundation that keeps our Wattpad HR team running smoothly.

If you are someone who is excited about creating memorable employee moments and wants to grow a well-rounded HR skill set, this role could be a great fit for you. Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees regarding all aspects of employment and the employee lifecycle

Manage HR processes and interpret HR policies, ensuring a clear and consistent approach

Lead the employee experience by drafting communications, coordinating events, and administering calendars

Manage the onboarding experience, including: orientation sessions, first-week programming, and check-ins that help new employees ramp up

Manage the off-boarding experience, including all HR processes and conducting exit interviews

Manage and administer employee leaves, accommodations, and initial employee relations inquires

Support cyclical People processes (performance reviews, engagement surveys, compliance tasks) with scheduling, tracking, and reporting

2-4 years of experience in HR, people operations, employee experience or talent acquisition.

• Ability to communicate in a confidential and clear manner with employees and managers.
• Experience with an HRIS (e.Strong written communication skills: you can write a crisp, warm employee announcement without heavy editing.
• Discretion and good judgment with confidential information.

Familiarity with immigration processes including LMIAs and work permits.

Ability to interpret HR policies.

What we offer (For Full-Time Only):

Top industry health benefits, including vision and dental

Your own health/wellness account to spend each year

Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

Wattpad is conducting all interviews in a distributed manner using applicable third party software where needed and using visual interface tools such as Google Meet and Zoom. Entrepreneurs and Do-ers. Our vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories, and our mission is to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world. We are visionaries, community builders, passionate problem solvers, storytellers, coffee snobs (tea drinkers, too!), Building the next great storytelling product. Dogs (and cats), coffee, and good snacks. Wattpad has a hybrid work model, where employees enjoy the flexibility to connect with colleagues and collaborate on exciting projects in person, as well as the time and space to for productive work from home. We are not able to sponsor applicants for work permits.

Culture and Diversity Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. Wattpad welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have taken a leadership position on creating a culture and an organization that truly values diversity. We are committed to fostering a global team that reflects the diversity of the Wattpad community. At Wattpad, we believe cultural fit doesn’t mean culturally identical, and diversity of thought helps us to challenge one another to think big and think differently. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other protected status.

If you have any special needs or accessibility requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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