VP, Industrial Relations

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements to support the efficient and cost-effective production of Paramount’s physical productions and studio operations.
• Manage the labor grievance process, including reviewing investigations, assessing contractual positions, and negotiating resolutions with union representatives where appropriate.
• Support arbitration preparation and proceedings in matters that are not resolved through the grievance process.
• Assist senior leadership in collective bargaining negotiations by providing analysis, strategy support, and operational expertise.
• Identify issues within existing labor agreements and recommend solutions or improvements to leadership.
• Work with unions and industry partners to obtain contract interpretations, waivers, or other agreements that support production needs.
• Provide guidance to production management on disciplinary actions and personnel matters involving union employees.
• Oversee or conduct investigations related to workplace issues involving represented employees.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for supervisors and production teams regarding contractual compliance and labor relations practices.
• Partner with legal counsel and internal stakeholders regarding labor-related litigation and administrative matters.
• Aid in the responses to administrative charges from agencies such as the EEOC, DFEH, Labor Commissioner, and NLRB.
• Supervise and mentor members of the Industrial Relations team.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in labor relations, preferably within the entertainment industry, motion picture production, or studio operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations, Business Management, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of labor law and entertainment industry collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience managing grievance procedures and workplace investigations.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with union representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of labor law and entertainment industry collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience managing grievance procedures and workplace investigations.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with union representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

Pay

Hiring Salary Range: $210,000.00 - 250,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

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