Brandi Heichel
About Brandi Heichel
Brandi Heichel serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Management at Kennametal, where she focuses on talent development and organizational effectiveness. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously held various roles at Matthews International and contributed to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Work at Kennametal
Brandi Heichel currently serves as the Sr. Manager of Talent Management at Kennametal, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing talent management processes to improve employee engagement and retention. Prior to this, she worked as the Sr. Manager of HR Field Services at Kennametal for nine months in 2022. Her contributions at Kennametal include implementing strategic initiatives that support organizational effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Matthews International
Brandi Heichel held multiple roles at Matthews International, contributing to the company's human resources functions from 2007 to 2021. She began as a Human Resources Supervisor from 2007 to 2014, then progressed to the role of Sr. Human Resources Business Partner from 2015 to 2021. In 2021, she briefly served as the Senior Manager of Human Resources for North America. Her tenure at Matthews International included a focus on talent management and organizational effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Brandi Heichel studied at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management and Human Resources from 1999 to 2002. She also attended Butler Community College from 1996 to 1999, focusing on Transfer studies. Her educational background supports her expertise in talent management and human resources.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
In her professional roles, Brandi Heichel has collaborated on diversity and inclusion initiatives, emphasizing their importance within talent and organizational effectiveness. Her efforts in this area reflect a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
Leadership Training and Development Programs
Brandi Heichel has developed leadership training programs aimed at enhancing performance management and organizational development. She has acted as a thought leader in bringing best practices forward for talent development programs and projects, focusing on strategic processes that benefit both employees and the organization.