At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades.
We grew from a modest small business in 1976 to be the premiere provider of entertainment technology and solutions, staying true to our mission of modernizing content production and leading the digital transformation within the industry. With a global workforce across a host of storied brands, our cloud-based technology and industry expertise span all areas of produced and live entertainment, from film, television, streaming, to advertising, live events, and short-form.
Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production’s best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew
Position Overview
The Manager, Labor Relations is responsible for directly managing the Labor Relations Contract Administration, Setup, Advisory, and/or Audits teams and providing subject matter expertise to those teams and working with internal and external customers by interpreting collective bargaining agreements in the United States, and Canada and working with various teams across Cast & Crew’s verticals to administer and apply those agreements. The Manager, Labor Relations will have a high impact on operations, will work closely with all levels of the organization, and with studio/union experts to promote accurate and compliant operational practices.
Core Responsibilities
- Directly manage one to two teams providing individual guidance, support, and leadership to team members
- Address Labor Relations, reporting, and audit issues and escalations from clients (external and internal) and Business Agents
- Interpret and provide advice regarding the CBAs working with the Director and VP, Labor Relations when necessary to determine the interpretation that best aligns with the spirit and intent of the agreement
- Review and address any documentation from the AMPTP and/or other unions or guilds
- Contribute/assist with payroll contract set-up/ rules related to CBA terms and conditions
- Facilitate process compliance, standardization, continuous improvement, and best practices
- Carry out comprehensive training and on-boarding program and while identifying other cross-departmental opportunities
- Address escalated questions from the Labor Relations team and quality check contract setup and audits as needed
- Provide feedback on key performance metrics and monitor operational performance
- Analyze processes and procedures to make recommendations for system enhancements and process improvements to drive improved accuracy and efficiency
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, agencies, and coworkers to promote quality service
- Other related duties as assigned
Key Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in Entertainment Industry
- 3+ years Pension, Health & Welfare Funds experience preferred
- Subject matter expertise regarding labor law areas applicable to entertainment payroll, including labor codes, wage and hour laws and employment laws and regulations.
- Proven leadership skills in providing clear direction, focus, and development of departments and teams
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years Pension, Health & Welfare Funds experience preferred
Special Work Conditions
- Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.
For National Pay Ranges
The compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000 per year. Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs.
Benefits
Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Life/AD&D; LTD, additional voluntary benefits such as STD, Vision, paid vacation, holidays, and sick pay; 401(k) and employer match, Additional Life Insurance, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and other perks!
Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Due to the high volume of applicants, it is likely that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.
CA residents: Your personal information may be collected in connection with certain services provided by Cast & Crew or its affiliated companies. A summary of your California privacy rights can be found at: https://www.castandcrew.com/privacy-policy/
Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
