Senior Manager – Labor Relations

Senior Manager – Labor Relations

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in labor relations, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Strong experience navigating collective bargaining agreements and resolving disputes.
• Deep understanding of federal and state labor laws, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and applicable regulations in California.
• Proven experience managing complex labor relations matters in a unionized environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing subject matter expertise in a cross-functional setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on labor relations activities across all relevant workforce categories within the Los Angeles region and the U.S.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key labor unions and leadership, community based organizations, and advocates across the U.S. and especially throughout the Los Angeles region.
• Develop and execute labor relations strategies that support LA28’s cooperative business goals while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and labor agreements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for workforce and labor integrations for Games Time operations, including interpreting, understanding, and negotiating contract terms.
• Evaluate venue use agreements and other key contracts to promote ongoing partnership with relevant labor and advocacy groups and to ensure LA28’s compliance with relevant and applicable terms and considerations.
• Understand, outline, and monitor key Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and critical touchpoints with unions, with an eye towards Games Time workforce integration and operations.
• Provide guidance and counsel to People Management team on labor relations, including strategic advice and risk assessment for Games Time operations.
• Monitor trends and changes in labor law, union activity, and industry practices to keep the organization informed and prepared.
• Ensure effective communication between LA28 Games Time workforce operations and key stakeholder groups.
• Provide input for and help create Games Time workforce training programs for labor partners and contractors.
• Attend key internal and external meetings related to the labor landscape nationally and within and throughout the Southern California region.
• Support Games Prep & Delivery team with other duties as assigned, including but not limited to Games Time learning / training preparation and support and coordination for key programs (e.g., Global Mobility).

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.