Vensure Employer Services
VP of Labor Relations, Sports & Entertainment - CA - On Site
Vensure Employer Services, Burbank, California, United States, 91520
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About UsVensure Employer Solutions
is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com .
Position SummaryThe
VP of Labor Relations, Sports & Entertainment
will lead the labor relations strategy and execution for Vensure Entertainment Solutions. This role requires a seasoned professional with strong, established relationships with entertainment guilds and unions such as SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters and others. The VP will serve as the primary liaison between the company and these guilds, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, interpreting union agreements, and fostering a collaborative working environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive labor relations strategies that align with the company's business objectives and maintain positive relationships with guilds and unions
Stay abreast of industry trends, legal developments, and changes in entertainment industry labor laws to proactively address potential impacts on the company and clients
Ensure the company complies with all collective bargaining agreements and labor laws
Provide guidance and training to management and production teams on labor relations issues, contract interpretation, and compliance matters
Advise on the implications of labor relations issues on projects and productions
Serve as a SME to operations and software development teams for ongoing software development and accurate system setups
Serve as the primary point of contact for guild representatives
Maintain and strengthen positive working relationships with guild leaders, union officials, and other industry stakeholders
Act as a trusted advisor and build rapport with internal teams
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure adherence to labor agreements during film and television production setups in the payroll platform
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong relationships with key guilds and unions such as SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters etc.
Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong leadership and management capabilities
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Education and Licenses
Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in labor relations within the entertainment industry
Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with entertainment guilds and unions
In-depth knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, labor laws, and industry regulations
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About UsVensure Employer Solutions
is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com .
Position SummaryThe
VP of Labor Relations, Sports & Entertainment
will lead the labor relations strategy and execution for Vensure Entertainment Solutions. This role requires a seasoned professional with strong, established relationships with entertainment guilds and unions such as SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters and others. The VP will serve as the primary liaison between the company and these guilds, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, interpreting union agreements, and fostering a collaborative working environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive labor relations strategies that align with the company's business objectives and maintain positive relationships with guilds and unions
Stay abreast of industry trends, legal developments, and changes in entertainment industry labor laws to proactively address potential impacts on the company and clients
Ensure the company complies with all collective bargaining agreements and labor laws
Provide guidance and training to management and production teams on labor relations issues, contract interpretation, and compliance matters
Advise on the implications of labor relations issues on projects and productions
Serve as a SME to operations and software development teams for ongoing software development and accurate system setups
Serve as the primary point of contact for guild representatives
Maintain and strengthen positive working relationships with guild leaders, union officials, and other industry stakeholders
Act as a trusted advisor and build rapport with internal teams
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure adherence to labor agreements during film and television production setups in the payroll platform
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong relationships with key guilds and unions such as SAG-AFTRA, WGA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters etc.
Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong leadership and management capabilities
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Education and Licenses
Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of experience in labor relations within the entertainment industry
Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with entertainment guilds and unions
In-depth knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, labor laws, and industry regulations
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