National Director Show Site Labor

FREEMAN; Texas; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company is seeking a National Director - Showsite Labor to lead all aspects of the Freeman Audio Visual showsite labor teams, including union, non-union, full-time and independent contractors. The role directs national labor processes and ensures compliance across regions, while supporting the AV Production team.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with expectations to be in the office or on-site at events, minimum three days per week, from regional offices in Dallas, TX,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
• 4 years managerial experience in this field.
• 10 years of related experience in multi faceted areas of operations.
• Excellent analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, and problem resolution skills.
• Understanding of employment laws such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, etc.
• Understanding of OSHA requirements.
• Successful at leveraging technology and people to optimize efficiencies and service delivery.
• Develop a culture of continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, managing and retaining employees.
• Ability to effectively present written and verbal communications.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Solid understanding of Audio Visual industry (or closely related entertainment industry).
• Solid understanding of labor laws.
• Ability to develop and adhere to project timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of Freeman Audio Visual showsite labor teams, including union, non-union, part-time and independent contractors.
• Oversee national labor processes and procedures; provide oversight to all showsite personnel.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and coordinate with GM and branch staff.
• Develop and implement scheduling processes for show personnel; optimize staffing.
• Research software for national scheduling access and oversee implementation.
• Manage current labor database for daily scheduling.
• Recruit, hire and train talent for the national labor pool.
• Align titles and levels to regional needs; support IATSE negotiations.
• Collaborate with legal to manage contracts and resolve disputes.
• Establish efficiencies with measurable fiscal impact.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry's largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The National Director - Showsite Labor will direct all aspects of the Freeman Audio Visual showsite labor teams including full and part time union and non-union employees as well as independent contractors. This position will direct national labor process and procedures, as well as provide oversight to all showsite personnel.

This position supports our AV Production team and offers a hybrid work schedule. Team members are expected to work in the office and/or on-site at event locations a minimum of 3 days per week. The role will be based out of one of our regional Audio-Visual offices in Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Austin TX: Las Vegas, NV; or Orlando, FL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and accomplish goals by establishing desired outcomes, defining results, setting time tables, and determining resource needs.
• Analyze the labor resources (full time, part time, union, vendor, independent contractor) and determine best use on an overall basis. Oversee branch staff in implementation of labor sources and process.
• Research, understand, and apply state and national labor laws for branch staff managing show personnel; disseminate applicable laws. Ensure GMs and branch staff is in compliance with labor laws.
• Develop, implement and oversee processes and procedures for scheduling show personnel through existing team of labor coordinators to ensure consistency and best use of personnel.
• Research software application to gain national access to scheduling of show site personnel and direct implementation and oversight of system.
• Develop and implement processes to utilize current labor database in daily scheduling of labor.
• Recruit, hire, and train appropriate new talent into the national labor pool.
• Align showsite titles and levels (allowing for regional needs).
• Refine training programs for the onboarding and training of full and part time show site labor. To address:
• Standards and Processes.
• Legal and business ramifications of payroll management.
• Participate in IATSE negotiations ensuring consistency among contracts and contract management with a focus on individual state laws and trends within IATSE.
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with key IATSE staff nationwide.
• Collaborate with legal department to manage all current contracts and notify personnel nationwide of changes and updates, as well as handle dispute resolution.
• Establish efficiencies with measurable fiscal impact.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
• 4 years managerial experience in this field.
• 10 years of related experience in multi faceted areas of operations.
• Excellent analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, and problem resolution skills.
• Understanding of employment laws such as Title Vll, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, etc.
• Understanding of O.S.H.A. requirements.
• Successful at leveraging technology and people to optimize efficiencies and service delivery.
• Develop a culture of continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, managing and retaining employees.
• Ability to effectively present written and verbal communications.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Solid understanding of Audio Visual industry (or closely related entertainment industry).
• Solid understanding of labor laws.
• Ability to develop and adhere to project timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time.

Travel Requirements

Travel 25% to 50%

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic