Brian Kreissl
About Brian Kreissl
Brian Kreissl is a Product Development Manager and Publishing Manager at Thomson Reuters, with extensive experience in human resources and payroll. He teaches HR Fundamentals courses and has authored publications on HR best practices and succession planning.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Brian Kreissl serves as the Product Development Manager and Publishing Manager at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he manages a portfolio of publications that focus on human resources, payroll, occupational health and safety, and records retention. Kreissl has developed an academic strategy for the human resources portfolio and has facilitated sessions on new learning management systems during Thomson Reuters’ Career Week.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, Brian Kreissl worked at Thomson Reuters as the Managing Editor for Consult Carswell from 2006 to 2013. During his seven years in this position, he contributed to the development and management of various publications and resources in the legal and compliance sectors.
Education and Expertise
Brian Kreissl has an extensive educational background. He achieved his LLB from the University of Aberdeen from 1990 to 1993. He later earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Seneca College from 1997 to 2000. He also holds a Bachelor of Education from Brock University, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he studied Labour Law with a concentration and obtained an LLM from the University of London from 2000 to 2004.
Teaching and Speaking Engagements
Kreissl teaches a full-day course on HR Fundamentals for the Payroll Professional, delivering this course over 15 times across Ontario and Western Canada on behalf of The Canadian Payroll Association. He has also been a conference speaker, delivering sessions on HR best practices, employee terminations, and effective HR/payroll partnerships at the CPA’s annual conference.
Professional Development and Contributions
Brian Kreissl has contributed to the field of human resources through co-authoring the HR Manager’s Guide to Succession Planning. He acts as a panellist and facilitator for paid and promotional webinars on various topics, including innovation, employment law, and corporate social responsibility. His background in HR and education allows him to engage effectively with students and professionals alike.