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Paramount · 11 hours ago

SVP, Industrial Relations

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$300K/yr - $350K/yr

15+ years exp

Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. The SVP, Industrial Relations will be responsible for developing and executing strategies in industrial relations, overseeing the administration of collective bargaining agreements, and managing labor relations processes.

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Responsibilities

Provides for the cost effective production of all Paramount physical production and Studio back-lot operations through the accurate administration and interpretation of all collective bargaining agreements

Manages the labor grievance process by overseeing the investigating of 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

Handles or oversees arbitrations that are not resolved in the grievance process

Represents Paramount’s interests as chief negotiator or supports the EVP in the negotiation of various collective bargaining agreements

Identifies both short and long term issues in existing contracts and provides strategic solutions

Negotiates with unions and outside agencies in securing interpretations, waivers or agreements that are favorable to Paramount

Oversees investigations and advises Paramount management on disciplinary and personnel matters involving union employees

Assists in developing and implementing a performance improvement plan, as requested

Develops training for union personnel including supervisory personnel to ensure compliance with contractual obligations as well as any state or federal training requirements

Represents Paramount’s interests on various industry committees and/or as a Trustee on Pension & Health Funds

Provides oversight of outside counsel relating to civil litigation

Handles or oversees administrative charges from the EEOC, DFEH, Labor Commissioner and NLRB

Oversees a team of industrial relations executives

Qualification

Labor law knowledgeCollective bargaining agreementsEntertainment industry experienceInvestigations managementTeam leadershipSupervisory experienceOral communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Business Management or a related degree is required

15+ years' entertainment experience preferably in motion picture production and studio operations

Extensive knowledge of labor law and entertainment union contracts

Proven experience in managing all types of investigations and their resolutions

Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with senior management and union representatives

Supervisory experience and a demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance coverage

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance program

PTO

Company

Paramount

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Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Paramount Pictures.

Founded in 1914

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees