Labor Relations Specialist - Theatrical Services at Colorado Convention Center - ASM Global
Denver, CO 80202
About the Job
Department: Theatrical Services
Reports To: Assistant General Manager - CCC
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
Why the Colorado Convention Center is a great place to work:
$500 Signing Bonus after the completion of 30 days and an additional $500 bonus upon successful completion of 90 days of service!
Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Health, dental, vision insurance, eligible upon hire
401(k) investment plan, with a discretionary employer match of up to 3%
Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance available
Tuition reimbursement program (salaried employees after working full time for at least one year)
Employee assistance program
Compensation: Compensation is dependent on experience and ranges from $100,000 to $125,000.
General Summary:
Manage ASM Global Theatrical/Production personnel and manage payroll and labor services activity specific to Stagehand labor for Denver Arts & Venues, including Red Rocks, the Denver Coliseum, and the Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Advise management on labor relations concerns and responsibilities.
Act as the primary point of contact for stagehand union.
Clear understanding of the CBA.
Work to build and maintain a positive working relationship with the Union that represents our employees while protecting management rights.
Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.
Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining and other labor relations processes.
Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in an attempt to reconcile differences.
Call or meet with Union, Company, Government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters such as contract negotiations or grievances.
Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings.
Train managers/supervisors/coordinators on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, such as labor and industrial relations, human resources, or business required.
Experience working with Unions.
Familiarity with IATSE Union labor environment/contract negotiation experience.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Clearly demonstrated problem-solving ability
Demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills among all levels of staff and clientele
Ability to speak, understand, and read standard English
Work effectively with diverse groups of people at all levels within an organization; skill to work effectively as part of a team
Perform leadership role and job tasks effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
Excellent record of dependability and reliability
Computer Skills:
Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to create Word documents
Strong proficiency in Excel spreadsheets.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Candidate must be able to work irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evenings, and Holidays as dictated by event schedules. Hours of work may vary due to reporting needs.
Position may require certifications by law and/or job assignment. Position requires frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing on cement floors, turning, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; may be subject to adverse working conditions, dust, grime, noise, fumes, wet floors etc., including weather; may require use of an electric cart; requires irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evening, and holidays, determined by event schedule and/or department need; Must possess the ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds to desk level; requires radio usage -- 2 way hand held.
Note:
Colorado Convention Center/SMG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
The essential responsibilities of each position are described under the headings in the job description and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation, or other reasons. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Applicants who need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact 303-228-8000.
Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.
Closing Date: Open until filled
