Kenneth Kennedy, M.B.A., M.S
About Kenneth Kennedy, M.B.A., M.S
Kenneth Kennedy, M.B.A., M.S., serves as the Manager of Global Benefits at Kennametal since 2022, bringing extensive experience in human resources and benefits management from previous roles at various companies.
Work at Kennametal
Kenneth Kennedy has been serving as the Manager Global Benefits at Kennametal since 2022. In this role, he oversees the global benefits strategy and ensures that the company's benefits offerings align with organizational goals. His experience in benefits management contributes to the development and implementation of effective employee benefit programs.
Education and Expertise
Kennedy holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Resource Management from Robert Morris University, which he completed from 2012 to 2015. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Point Park University in 2011. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Human Resource and Organizational Behavior from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in 2008.
Professional Background
Kennedy has extensive experience in human resources and benefits management. He began his career at Sears, Roebuck and Co. as an HR Lead from 2009 to 2010. He then worked at American Eagle Outfitters as a Benefits Coordinator and later as a Benefits Specialist from 2012 to 2013. His tenure at GNC included roles as Senior Benefits Analyst, Manager of Benefits, and HR Manager for Field Operations from 2014 to 2019. Prior to joining Kennametal, he served as Global HR Operations Manager at Evoqua Water Technologies from 2019 to 2022.
Career Progression
Kennedy's career has shown a clear progression in the field of human resources and benefits management. After starting as an HR Lead, he transitioned to various roles at American Eagle Outfitters and GNC, where he gained significant expertise in benefits administration. His role at Evoqua Water Technologies further solidified his leadership capabilities in global HR operations before moving to Kennametal.