VP, Industrial Relations

Paramount • Los Angeles, CA

11d

About The Position

The Vice President, Industrial Relations is responsible for supporting the development and execution of industrial relations strategies and ensuring the effective administration of collective bargaining agreements. This role provides guidance to production and studio leadership on labor relations matters, manages grievance processes, and works closely with union representatives to maintain productive working relationships.

The VP serves as a key operational leader within the Industrial Relations team, partnering with senior leadership to support negotiations, ensure contractual compliance, and facilitate cost-effective production operations.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in labor relations, preferably within the entertainment industry, motion picture production, or studio operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations, Business Management, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of labor law and entertainment industry collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience managing grievance procedures and workplace investigations.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with union representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements to support the efficient and cost-effective production of Paramount’s physical productions and studio operations.
• Manage the labor grievance process, including reviewing investigations, assessing contractual positions, and negotiating resolutions with union representatives where appropriate.
• Support arbitration preparation and proceedings in matters that are not resolved through the grievance process.
• Assist senior leadership in collective bargaining negotiations by providing analysis, strategy support, and operational expertise.
• Identify issues within existing labor agreements and recommend solutions or improvements to leadership.
• Work with unions and industry partners to obtain contract interpretations, waivers, or other agreements that support production needs.
• Provide guidance to production management on disciplinary actions and personnel matters involving union employees.
• Oversee or conduct investigations related to workplace issues involving represented employees.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for supervisors and production teams regarding contractual compliance and labor relations practices.
• Partner with legal counsel and internal stakeholders regarding labor-related litigation and administrative matters.
• Assist with responses to administrative charges from agencies such as the EEOC, DFEH, Labor Commissioner, and NLRB.
• Supervise and mentor members of the Industrial Relations team.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees