Head of Workforce Integration Strategy

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Head of Workforce Integration Strategy:

The Head of Workforce Integration will support LA28's efforts to deliver an integrated workforce experience for paid staff, volunteers, and contractors by maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including organized labor, across the city and county of Los Angeles, and nationally, to ensure excellence and cooperation for Games Time workforce operations. The incumbent will also oversee the development and distribution of Games Time workforce policies, contractor guidelines, and manage the contractor workforce experience.

Responsible for partnering with senior leadership, maintaining and nurturing key labor union relationships, and advising LA28 on labor related matters impacting Games Time workforce integration. At all times, the Head of Workforce Integration will act as a subject matter expert and advisor on the Labor landscape within the Games Time footprint and within the U.S. Reporting to the SVP, People Management (Games Prep & Delivery), they will also work cross-functionally within the business, and will cultivate strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert on labor relations and contractor activities across all relevant workforce categories within the Los Angeles region and the U.S.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key labor unions and leadership, community based organizations, and advocates across the U.S. and especially throughout the Los Angeles region.
• Develop and execute labor relations strategies that support LA28’s cooperative business goals while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and labor agreements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for workforce and labor integrations for Games Time operations, including interpreting, understanding, and negotiating contract terms, and their application to LA28 business operations.
• Evaluate venue use agreements and other key contracts to promote ongoing partnership with relevant contractor, labor, and advocacy groups and ensure LA28’s compliance with relevant and applicable terms and considerations.
• Understand, outline, and monitor key Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and critical touchpoints with unions, with an eye towards Games Time workforce integration and operations.
• Provide guidance and counsel to People Management team and the wider LA28 business on labor relations, including strategic advice and risk assessment for Games Time operations.
• Monitor trends and changes in labor law, union activity, and industry practices to keep the organization informed and prepared.
• Develop, draft, and distribute all required Games Time workforce policies.
• Provide input for and help create relevant Games Time workforce training programs for labor partners and contractors.
• Attend key internal and external meetings related to the labor landscape nationally and within and throughout the Southern California region.
• Support Games Prep & Delivery team with other duties as assigned.

Background & Requirements:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in labor relations, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Strong experience navigating collective bargaining agreements and resolving disputes.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of federal and state labor laws, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and applicable regulations in California.
• Proven experience managing complex labor relations matters in a unionized environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing subject matter expertise in a cross-functional setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial / Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Working in an open office environment, on-site 4-5 days per week
• Sitting/Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a desk or computer.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in typing and using office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones.
• Occasional travel nationally and within the Southern California region for external meetings.

The annual base salary range for this position is $126,000 - $180,000. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.