VP of Labor Relations, Sports & Entertainment - CA - On Site - Vensure Employer Solutions

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About Us

Vensure 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 Summary

The 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