Brandi Heichel
Butler,PA
Summary
Senior Human Resources Leader with a proven track record of successfully implementing strategic HR initiatives. Valued member of the executive leadership team, contributing to operational decision-making and overall organizational success. Expertise in Strategic Workforce Planning, Organizational Design and Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Employee Coaching and Development, Strategic Recruiting, Leadership Training, and Employee Relations. Strong focus on analytical problem-solving and coaching for high performance to drive organizational growth and foster a positive work culture.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager Talent Management
Kennametal
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Build and implement strategies and processes to attract, develop, motivate, and retain high-performing talent.
- Assess, design, develop, and implement talent processes, development offerings, and systems; partnered with business leaders, teams, and individual talent to enhance engagement, retention, and development.
- Serve as collaborative thought leader focused on bringing best practices for programs, projects, and clients.
- In addition to talent development, collaborate on other T&OE focus areas including strategic workforce planning, culture, team building, performance management, leadership development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and organizational development and effectiveness.
- Manage enterprise-wide projects and introduce new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Utilize data and analytics to drive and inform decision making and strategic priorities.
Senior HR Manager, Field Services
Kennametal
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Act as trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders to provide thought leadership on people-related strategies, including leadership development, culture, employee engagement, talent deployment, succession planning, retention, strategic workforce planning, total rewards, coaching and mentoring
- Facilitate monthly People Development Counsels to drive strategic discussion around talent development and succession planning
- Guide leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Oversee legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Lead decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
Senior Manager, Human Resources - AMER Region
Matthews International
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Act as trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders to provide thought leadership on people-related strategies, including leadership development, culture, employee engagement, talent deployment, succession planning, retention, strategic workforce planning, total rewards, coaching and mentoring
- Provide advice to senior leaders, using data driven approach, regarding the implications of short and long-term decisions, strategies, and Performance Management
- Coache leaders on talent issues including performance management, high potential employee identification, and poor performance reduction
- Collaborate and coordinate with appropriate resources including HR Services and Centers of Excellence to create solutions for the business
- Manage and oversee North American Human Resources team for SGK, including HRBPs, HR Generalists and Talent Acquisition Consultants
- Ensure positive employee relations practices through effective and proactive relationship management and effective communications
- Serve as a strategic talent advisor to drive talent review and succession planning
- Orchestrate organization changes
- Negotiate terms with union and CBA
- Sit as an advisor on organization level Diversity & Inclusion committee
- Responsible for 1400+ salary and hourly employees across US, Canada, Brazil and Mexico
Sr Human Resources Business Partner
Matthews International
01.2015 - 07.2021
- Served several North American locations within Matthews International in the SGK Brand Solutions Division
- Provided strong strategic Human Resources partnership in leadership development, retention, strategic recruiting, performance management, individual development planning, employee and manager training
- Gave oversight to the business in matters of employee morale, employee relations, merit budget planning, KPI tracking and related action planning, UC, EEOC, WC, mediation, and other legal issues
Human Resources Supervisor
Matthews International
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: IDL Worldwide is a division of Matthews International
- Delivered efficient and effective HR processes for payroll administration, staffing, HRIS data management, performance management, attendance, benefits/leave administration and data reporting
- Ensured and maintained compliance with state, federal regulations and organizational policies and guidelines
- Provided daily onsite employee relations support across multiple shifts
- Recommended and implemented HR practices and procedures that were cost effective and efficient
- Maintained metrics that measured effectiveness of HR processes within the facility
- IDL Worldwide is a division of Matthews International
Human Resources Representative
Matthews International
11.2006 - 01.2007
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Matthews International
02.2003 - 11.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Human Resources
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA01.2002
General Studies - undefined
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA01.1999
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Talent Retainment
- Building Employee Culture
- Strategic Recruiting
- Performance Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Training and Facilitation
- Change Management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Communication Skills
- Employee Relations
Certification
- DDI Facilitator, Development Dimensions International
- Certified PI Analyst, The Predictive Index
Volunteer Experience
- Director of Events and Tournaments, North Pittsburgh Youth Hockey Association, 06/2018 - 09/2020
- Registrar, North Pittsburgh Youth Hockey Association, 09/2020 - Present
- Secretary, Butler Golden Tornado Hockey Association, 04/2022 - 04/2023
- Vice President, Butler Golden Tornado Hockey Association, 04/2023 - Present
Timeline
Sr. Manager Talent Management
Kennametal
10.2022 - 11.2024
Senior HR Manager, Field Services
Kennametal
01.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Manager, Human Resources - AMER Region
Matthews International
07.2021 - 12.2021
Sr Human Resources Business Partner
Matthews International
01.2015 - 07.2021
Human Resources Supervisor
Matthews International
01.2007 - 12.2014
Human Resources Representative
Matthews International
11.2006 - 01.2007
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Matthews International
02.2003 - 11.2006
General Studies - undefined
Butler County Community College
- DDI Facilitator, Development Dimensions International
- Certified PI Analyst, The Predictive Index
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Human Resources
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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