**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 will support our AV Production team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week based out of Las Vegas, NV. **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** The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions. + 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, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. \#LI-Hybrid \#TFCFreeman