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Vice President, Industrial Relations
Paramount Pictures
Hollywood, CA, United States
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Overview and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for assisting in developing and executing the Industrial Relations strategy and providing effective day-to-day administration and interpretation of Paramount’s collective bargaining agreements as required by Paramount Management.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
• Provides for the cost effective production of Paramount features, television programs and new media programs through the accurate administration and interpretation of all collective bargaining agreements
• Provides for the cost effective operation of the Studio back-lot through the accurate administration and interpretation of all Collective Bargaining Agreements and creation of tracking systems and polices.
• Handle labor grievances by investigating and evaluating all circumstances surrounding a grievance, evaluating the contractual positions, determining the validity and monetary impact on Paramount and negotiating the liability and/or financial settlement with the union representative
• Handle arbitrations that are not resolved in the grievance process
• Represents Paramount’s position in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
• Identifies and analyzes problem areas of existing contracts requiring revision
• Works with unions and outside agencies in securing interpretations or waivers that are favorable to Paramount
• Oversees the maintenance of all labor rosters including safety training and their respective requirements and ensures their proper utilization as an informational source in response to inquiries posed by the unions and Paramount management
• Provides day-to-day counseling and advice to business partners in the Motion Picture Group, Television division and the Studio Group on matters relating to labor relations
• Investigates and advises Paramount management on disciplinary and personnel matters involving union employees and assists in developing and implementing a performance improvement plan, as requested
• Assists in ensuring compliance with the administrative obligation under the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Assists in training union personnel including supervisory personnel
• Participates as needed in various industry committees and and/or Pension & Health Funds
• Assists with investigating audit claims from various Pension & Health Funds
• Provide oversight of outside counsel relating to civil litigation
• Handle administrative charges from the EEOC, DFEH, Labor Commissioner and NLRB
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Business Management or a related degree is required
• Minimum 5-10 years’ entertainment experience preferably in motion picture production and studio operations
Additional Qualifications
Desired skills:
• Knowledge of disciplinary investigation and resolution is required
• Basic knowledge of labor law is preferred to understand and administer labor contract
• Ability to read and understand contract language
• Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skill to effectively interface with management and union representatives
Eligibility requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States