Human Resources Manager

Human Resources and Labor Relations Manager

Monday, September 30, 2024

Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPI) has an immediate opportunity for a HUMAN RESOURCES/LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER to join a collaborative HR team in a key role supporting employee and labor relations, performance management and related HR initiatives.

This position works onsite in Studio City, CA. MPI requires employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 with exceptions as required by law.

Qualified candidates, please submit a letter of interest including compensation requirements and current resume for consideration.

MPI offers free employee medical, dental, behavioral health, vision and life insurance ($50/month for family coverage), retirement and pension, and generous paid time off.

Responsibilities include:

• Handles routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to appropriate management staff.
• Serves as an initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
• Conducts initial interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required.
• Co-manage performance management activities, annual evaluations and corrective action.
• Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.
• Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and other labor negotiations; collects information and reports results.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.
• Assists with preparation of plans, policies, documents, and reports including EEO-1, organizational charts, labor agreements, and employee handbooks.
• Assists with preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, notifications, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.
• Using knowledge and familiarity with compensation best practices, manage benchmarking of compensation ranges balancing external market pricing and internal equity, ensuring compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Create, prepare, update and maintain HR reports for analyzing, reporting and managing data.
• Work cross-functionally with HR Generalists and Talent Acquisition Specialists.

Required Skills/Abilities, Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Human Resources/Labor Relations Manager, senior level generalist, or business partner in California; people management/supervisory experience required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including grammar and spelling.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience supervising, managing, developing and leading HR staff.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of employment laws, regulations, and guidelines related to HR, labor relations and contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Suite; intermediate Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills (advanced skills a plus).
• Identify issues and concerns as they arise and proactively recommend a plan for resolution.
• Communicate effectively with a high level of customer service and maintain a professional working relationships within MPI and other third-party vendors.
• Excellent technical skills, experience and familiarity with HR Analytics, HRIS and ATS systems.
• Experience using Ceridian Dayforce and Salary.com compensation tools a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience and ability to handle confidential information professionally and with discretion; demonstrated sound, professional judgment.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $120,000 - $145,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

Local candidates only, relocation assistance is not provided.

About MPI:

Located in Studio City, CA, the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans (MPI) are multi-employer trust funds established by collective bargaining agreements between various employers and over 30 Unions and Guilds representing employees in the motion picture industry.

Recognized as an Employer of Choice for its employee-focused work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, MPI is a recipient of the World at Work Seal of Distinction and is Great Place to Work Certified!

Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans (MPI) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age over 40, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any applicant who, because of disability, requires accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the application process should contact the Human Resources Department. MPI also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees consistent with its obligations under applicable law.