Labor Control Manager

About the role

The Labor Control Manager supports the Labor Department by assisting with staffing and scheduling, labor coordination, payroll functions, and talent development. This position is part of the Audio Visual and Event Technology team and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, generally requiring 2-3 in-office or show-site days per week based out of Las Vegas, NV.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage Labor Coordinator activities and assignments and ensure proper protocols are followed.
• Follow up with Branch labor coordinators to confirm proper protocols and procedures are being followed.
• Manage showsite on-call labor and union labor activities.
• Develop and oversee labor procedures for the branch.
• Ensure proper labor documentation requirements are communicated and maintained on show site.
• Ensure labor workbooks are properly coordinated for assigned event.
• Affirm qualified show personnel are assigned for assigned event.
• Establish and document best labor practices for each city.
• Ensure city profiles are with current vendor and union labor rates and jurisdictions.
• Affirm labor feedback is logged in the appropriate labor database for all Regional Operations Center events.
• Recruit and qualify show site talent to add to the Regional Operation Center's region's union, non-union and part-time labor pool.
• Approve labor broker invoicing and time sheet as assigned.
• Review Union and Vendor contracts.
• Staff all positions for assigned events including local labor, union labor, or vendor labor.
• Act as labor subject matter expert for assigned cities or regions.
• Affirm qualified show personnel are secured on assigned events.
• Assist with event labor budgeting as requested.
• Assist management in labor relations and contract administration.
• Affirm the labor department responsibilities towards the payroll functions are executed in a timely manner.
• Cook up, track and report on show site labor and union labor activities for assigned events.
• Affirm new employee paperwork are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Affirm all union and vendor labor hours are reconciled for hours worked / paid and submitted in a timely manner.
• Act as event in person labor coordinator when assigned.
• Provide headcount, position summary, and other reports as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
• Working knowledge of relevant labor laws.
• Minimum 3 years of show operations experience.
• Labor or staffing coordination experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of payroll systems and methods of payment to employees.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Union experience is required.
• Working Knowledge of Audio, Video, Lighitng, Rigging and Scenic labor.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly detail oriented and organized.
• Must be a self-starter and work in a flexible, fast-paced work environment.

Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Travel 50% to 75%.

What We Offer

The Freeman Company offers a range of benefits designed to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These include medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, life, accident, and disability insurance, retirement with company match, paid time off, and more. Specific benefits may vary by region.

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where our employees, customers, and communities can reach their goals and connect with each other. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.