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JONATHAN R. BELCHER

Baltimore,MD

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner

Alstom
04.2022 - Current
  • Accomplishments: Performed full employment lifecycle, strategic business partner administration for muti-state transportation systems (Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware), advising senior leadership on all people management directives and supporting 300 plus salaried and hourly employees (union and non-union) with all HR related acumen including providing local payroll and benefits support, in addition to managing all employee relations and engagement activities. Additional duties included recruitment for all hourly positions and executing all pre-hire requirements and onboarding initiatives.
  • Served as the Designated Employee Representative for multi-state locations, executing Department of Transportation related Drug and Alcohol compliance under the Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transportation Administration.
  • Supported Business Leaders in all talent activities including talent reviews, competency assessments, identification & mobilization of high potentials, performance management and improvement, succession planning, recruitment and redeployment of people.
  • Supported all Labor and Employee relations within the business, supporting numerous Collective Bargaining Agreements and Unions. Acted as 2nd chair negotiator and lead negotiator (as needed) for all labor contracts within the assigned business area including all pre, during and post activities.
  • Supported site leadership throughout all aspects of contract administration including the discipline, grievance and arbitration process; prepared and conducted grievance meetings at appropriate level per the site contracts.

Labor Relations Manager

Middle River Aerostructure Systems
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Accomplishments: Directed and managed all labor relations for over 500 unionized hourly employees within the Middle River Aerostructure Systems (MRAS) thrust reverser and engine nacelle manufacturing facility. Advised all department leaders and front-line managers on legal compliance, labor laws, regulatory and risk management issues.
  • Provided day-to-day Union Relations support, leadership advice and counsel to management on all matters related to / involving administration and management of union represented employees. Successfully negotiated the Collective Bargaining Agreement during unprecedented industry financial constraints in 2020. Represented MRAS throughout all grievances and bargaining matters.
  • Assisted with all labor matters pertaining to the Union such as, arbitration hearings, NLRB hearings, discipline review boards, etc. and other functional work groups such as Compensations, Benefits, Staffing, etc. in matters pertaining to union represented employees.
  • Provided direct HR management for all hourly employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle, including orienting new hires, approving and executing all disciplinary actions and advising managers on all HR related acumen.

Employee and Labor Relations Specialist

Sinclair Broadcast Group
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Accomplishments: Managed and conducted high level investigations for the Corporate HR team concerning employee relations issues, including corrective action, performance and conduct issues and terminations. Provided recommendations, coaching and training support as needed. Created, reviewed and edited disciplinary documents as necessary.
  • Investigated claims of harassment, discrimination, unfair treatment, Open Door complaints, or other matters as needed. Collected and maintained documentation as appropriate. Provided recommendations for resolution. Investigated all complaints submitted via third parties (such as EEOC, OSHA, legal counsel). Collected data and maintained documentation and prepared responses, as appropriate.
  • Prepared Statements of Position in all third-party agency charges, including EEOC, state level EEO agencies, DOL charges and wage claims.
  • Managed 25 plus collective bargaining agreements. Demonstrated detailed knowledge of existing CBA’s and benefits available to employees represented by varying unions at local television stations throughout the United States. Investigated and prepared grievance responses as required.
  • Planned and prepared for CBA negotiations, including drafting proposals, collecting data, scheduling calls/meetings. Worked collaboratively with station management, Corporate HR team members and outside counsel (as needed) to prepare for negotiations.
  • Participated in and/or attended in person bargaining sessions throughout Company locations nationwide for contract negotiations. Provided recommendations on strategy and objectives. Researched or provide information related to information requests or other data.
  • Ensured that Company policies and procedures were in compliance with local/state/federal laws. Revised and prepared updates to the Company Employee Handbook for all 8,500 plus company-wide employees including updates to individual state law/regulation addendums for Paid Sick and Family Leaves.

Sr. Advisor, Employee Relations Manager

CVS Health
06.2013 - 07.2017
  • Accomplishments: Received, investigated and provided resolution to employee complaints and sensitive matters including, but not limited to: discrimination, harassment, coaching and counseling, performance documentation, discipline and discharge and reductions in force.
  • Provided consulting and coaching services on key employment issues regarding all aspects of Employee and Labor Relations with the goal of transferring critical ER/HR skills to 50plus District Managers and Pharmacy District Supervisors, managing over 20,000 hourly and salaried colleagues within CVS Health Retail Pharmacy Stores located in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Ohio.
  • Investigated and responded to interrogatories from outside parties including the EEOC, State Department of Labor, State Human Rights Commissions and attorneys. Oversaw compliance with State and Federal employment laws and recommended strategies and assisted in the implementation of newly enacted laws.
  • Counseled management in the interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and acted as management representation in all maters involving the union including all grievances. Practiced union avoidance techniques and methods to counter union campaigns. Educated and supported regional teams regarding union practices and assisted management in the renegotiation of the CBA.
  • Conducted research with internal and external resources in benchmarking HR practices. Assisted in coordinating and facilitating engagement survey data and developing proactive strategy to improve ER/HR outcomes in store level colleagues.

Manager, Associate Relations and Compliance

Rite Aid Corporate Headquarters
01.2012 - 06.2013
  • Accomplishments: Managed major areas of compliance for all new hires, promotions, and the continuous monitoring of Associates for possible exclusions and sanctions. Provided review and resolution for all COI disclosures concerning associates. Provided immediate response to all VERISYS notices and made accurate determinations to Federal/State Exclusions and licensing sanctions.
  • Resolved associate complaints and concerns from multiple sources. Served as the primary Ethics Point (investigative case management system) administrator company-wide and provided training, reports and analysis to corporate and field users.

Human Relations Representative II

Commonwealth of PA Human Relations Commission
02.2007 - 12.2011
  • Accomplishments: Investigated and conciliated complaints of discrimination in employment, education, housing and public accommodations under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act (PFEOA), Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Wrote formal case analyses that identified each act of harm, the protected class for each act and the respondent’s specific reason(s) for its action. Analyzed respondent’s policies to determine compliance with relevant state and federal laws. Utilized the appropriate proof formula(s) and composed detailed statements of fact, which were supported by evidence in the case file. Drew appropriate conclusions of probable cause or no probable cause.
  • Facilitated the settlement process by communicating settlement proposals between Complainants and Respondents. Identified the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) legal remedy in each complaint and limits to what type of settlement the PHRC would be able to secure.
  • Conducted fact-finding conferences by exploring complainant’s allegations and respondent’s position, identifying additional data and documents or witness testimony so that a factual determination could be made. Identified respondent’s defense for each act of harm, complainant’s rebuttal to the respondent’s position, specific evidence and settlement discussions.
  • Investigated cases dual filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Manage caseload of one hundred and fifty plus cases.

Education

Bachelor of Humanities - Communications

The Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA

Skills

  • Talent management
  • Succession planning
  • Talent recruitment
  • HR policies development
  • Managing employee relations
  • Grievance handling
  • Union negotiations
  • Policy implementation
  • Succession planning
  • Talent recruitment

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner

Alstom
04.2022 - Current

Labor Relations Manager

Middle River Aerostructure Systems
10.2018 - 03.2022

Employee and Labor Relations Specialist

Sinclair Broadcast Group
09.2017 - 10.2018

Sr. Advisor, Employee Relations Manager

CVS Health
06.2013 - 07.2017

Manager, Associate Relations and Compliance

Rite Aid Corporate Headquarters
01.2012 - 06.2013

Human Relations Representative II

Commonwealth of PA Human Relations Commission
02.2007 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Humanities - Communications

The Pennsylvania State University

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