TIMOTHY ROBERTSON
Folsom,CA
Summary
Accomplished in spearheading labor relations strategies at CEMEX USA, I bring a proven track record of negotiating over 100 contracts without operational disruptions. Expert in collective bargaining and conflict resolution, my leadership has continuously enhanced union relations and HR practices, achieving significant organizational milestones.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Labor Relations – US Operations
CEMEX USA
05.2015 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
- In concert with the Senior Operations and Management team developed and executed overall labor strategy for the US Operations
- Led negotiations from first chair in 100+ contract negotiations
- Achieved satisfactory results without operational disruption
- Reviewed and updated employee handbooks to ensure compliance with the changes enacted by NLRB decisions
- Encouraged the organizational wide move to a digital platform from paper
- Responded to NLRB Charges as necessary and represented the Company in proceedings as may be necessary with outside counsel
- Configured a 'Union Avoidance Task Force' with a mission to respond to any organization attempts at the non-union facilities
- Represented the Company in the Grievance/Arbitration process, generally at the 3rd step and into arbitration
- Prepared, advocated and wrote Post-Hearing Briefs as was necessary
- In discussion with General Counsel and Operations, determined those issues that were better suited for representation via outside counsel
- Provided the HR team with requisite training in Labor Relations on a continuous basis
- During Talent Review, identified those individual HR team members with ability in the Labor field
- CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
Director Labor Relations - US Operations
CEMEX USA
09.2010 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
- Chief spokesperson in 60+ labor agreements, Company advocate in arbitrations, trainer and mentor to local HR Directors and Managers
- CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
Director Employee/Labor Relations – WEST Region
CEMEX USA
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
- Provide overall labor and employee relations guidance to multiple sites throughout the Pacific Region
- Conduct labor negotiations, arbitrations, respond to NLRB, EEO, DFEH, and other governmental agencies
- CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high-quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia
Director Human Resources – SPG
B/E Aerospace, Inc.
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: B/E Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and a provider of aerospace fasteners
- Direct the overall HR function for the largest divisional business unit for B/E
- Multi-site, multi-national responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to subordinates while increasing customer focus and responsiveness
- Align HR strategically with the business and its goals
- B/E Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and a provider of aerospace fasteners
Director Human Resources/Labor Relations
Exide Technologies
07.1996 - 12.2005
- Company Overview: Exide Technologies is a global provider of stored electrical energy solutions for transportation and industrial applications
- Initially a dual role in HR and Labor Relations for all battery manufacturing plants under the Industrial Division which included the production of batteries for the US Navy submarine force
- Conducted numerous contract negotiations including the closure of plants
- Promoted to Labor Relations Manager and handled all issues related to unions, including negotiations, grievances, arbitrations and responses to federal and state agencies
- Exide Technologies is a global provider of stored electrical energy solutions for transportation and industrial applications
Regional HR Manager
Thomson Newspapers
, USA
10.1995 - 07.1996
- Company Overview: Thomson Newspapers was a publisher of daily and weekly newspapers in the United States
- Oversight of 4 newspapers in the state of Indiana
- Responsible for HR Generalist functions and Labor Relations
- Thomson Newspapers was a publisher of daily and weekly newspapers in the United States
Labor Relations Manager
Pittsburgh Press/Post Gazette
Pittsburgh, USA
02.1992 - 10.1995
- Company Overview: Pittsburgh Press/Post Gazette is a newspaper company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Oversight of day to day administration of 14 labor contracts
- Respond to grievances, interpret contract language, negotiate as appropriate
- Investigate and respond to various governmental agencies as required
- Served as part of the Company Strike Team during the strike from May 1992 – December 1992 which culminated in the sale of the Press to the Post Gazette
- Pittsburgh Press/Post Gazette is a newspaper company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Various Positions
Owens Illinois
08.1981 - 11.1991
- Company Overview: Owens Illinois is a global manufacturer of glass containers
- Held various positions in career: Litigation Coordinator, International Pricing Analyst, Asst
- Industrial Relations Manager, Industrial Relations Manager
- Owens Illinois is a global manufacturer of glass containers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHSkills
- Collective Bargaining
- Conflict Resolution
- Grievances
- Industrial Relations
- Labor Relations
- NLRB
- Negotiation
- Union
- Union Avoidance
- Union Relations
- Human Resources
Timeline
Vice President Labor Relations – US Operations
CEMEX USA
05.2015 - 06.2024
Director Labor Relations - US Operations
CEMEX USA
09.2010 - 05.2015
Director Employee/Labor Relations – WEST Region
CEMEX USA
06.2008 - 09.2010
Director Human Resources – SPG
B/E Aerospace, Inc.
03.2006 - 06.2008
Director Human Resources/Labor Relations
Exide Technologies
07.1996 - 12.2005
Regional HR Manager
Thomson Newspapers
10.1995 - 07.1996
Labor Relations Manager
Pittsburgh Press/Post Gazette
02.1992 - 10.1995
Various Positions
Owens Illinois
08.1981 - 11.1991
Bachelor of Science - Business
Bowling Green State University
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