Vice President, Labor Relations, USH
Role Purpose The Vice President, Labor Relations will be responsible for oversight of the labor relations function for the Universal Studios Hollywood (“USH”) theme park business of NBCUniversal, including collective bargaining, contract administration & grievance handling, and legal compliance, and provide labor relations support for other NBCU businesses as assigned. The role reports to the Senior Vice President of Labor and Employment for Universal Destinations & Experiences and is located in Universal City, California. Job Duties Partner with business executives, and lead development and implementation of long and short-term strategic labor relations objectives Provide strategic advice and counsel to internal clients, including human resources professionals, business leaders and managers regarding labor laws and union contractual obligations to further business objectives in both union and non-union environments Develop and execute collective bargaining strategy for 13+ collective bargaining agreements; act as chief company spokesperson in all collective bargaining Oversee union contract compliance and administration for all collective bargaining agreements Act as labor legal counsel in grievances and arbitrations and in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board Provide legal advice and support for Taft-Hartley plan audits Create training for HR and management Establish and maintain strong, constructive working relationships with labor union representatives Advise on employment matters and handle employment law-related issues impacting represented employees as appropriate and in coordination with employment counsel, including but not limited to California and federal obligations with respect to unlawful discrimination & harassment, accommodations and wage & hour matters Manage direct reports