Marc Lippa
About Marc Lippa
Marc Lippa serves as the Vice President of Global HR Operations at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in HR management and operations, developing strategic vendor partnerships and leading a team focused on enhancing HR service delivery across multiple countries.
Work at Kennametal
Marc Lippa has held multiple roles at Kennametal since joining the company. He currently serves as Vice President, Global HR Operations, a position he has held since 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Prior to this role, he was Vice President HR Field Services - Strategic HR Business Partner from 2018, focusing on enhancing HR service delivery across various countries, including the US, India, Poland, Spain, and China. His earlier roles at Kennametal include HR Director, Strategic Business Partner from 2015 to 2018, and Sr. Manager - Global Compensation - Total Rewards from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Marc Lippa earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, completing his studies in 1996. He furthered his education by participating in the Executive Education Program in Strategic Business Leadership at Penn State University from 2018 to 2019. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in HR operations and strategic business partnerships.
Background
Before joining Kennametal, Marc Lippa gained experience in various HR and staffing roles. He worked at Aerotek in progressive roles from 1996 to 1999, followed by a position as Manager of Recruiting at Hudson Highland Group from 1999 to 2002. He then served as Director of Recruiting at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort from 2004 to 2006 and as Accounts Manager at Adecco Technical from 2002 to 2004. His diverse background in recruitment and HR management has contributed to his current leadership role.
Achievements
Marc Lippa has implemented significant initiatives during his tenure at Kennametal, including a global employee engagement survey that reached over 10,000 employees across 39 countries in 14 languages. He leads a team of 50 professionals focused on HR operations services, emphasizing digitization, standardization, mobile application, automation, and reporting & analytics. His efforts have enhanced HR service delivery and employee engagement on a global scale.
Coaching and Community Involvement
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Marc Lippa is actively involved in coaching youth ice hockey teams. He coaches for the Hempfield Area School District and the Allegheny Badgers Ice Hockey Association in Western Pennsylvania. His commitment to youth sports reflects his dedication to community engagement and development.