Kevin Brennan

Human Resources Manager @AUTOKINITON

Detroit, MI, US

Strategic HR Business Partner for the Plant Manager and staff. • HR Business Partner for Management staff and Plant Manager (handle salary performance issues, formal disciplinary counseling, Associate relations issues, etc.) • Conduct Supervisor and Manager training in regards to labor topics, leadership, etc. • Review and monitor HR K.P.I.s. • Manage disciplinary process and approve disciplinary actions. • Review w/Union Chairperson open Associate issues and work towards win/win resolutions. • Determine grievance dispositions for Step 4 of the grievance procedure. • Report status of all open salary positions and oversee all salary recruiting activities. • Represent HR department at all meetings (staff, PD, Safety, etc.). • Review LOA request per the C.B.A, as needed. • L.P.A. & Focus audits. • Consult with Corporate HR and in-house Counsel regarding any legal matters, as needed. • Co-chair Apprenticeship program. • Conduct compliance training classes, as needed. • Review requests for tuition reimbursement program, as needed. • Oversee investigations of any Associate complaints of harassment, sexual harassment, or intimidation, as needed. • Oversee staffing needs for all salary positions, as needed. • Conduct merit planning with Managers of the salaried staff annually. • Review HR procedures & work rules annually for recommended updates by Management. • Facilitate training request approval process. • Approve or deny invoices in Onbase (safety glasses, safety shoes, Concentra, PeopleFacts). • Negotiate C.B.A. – Every 4 years.

Oakland University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Development, Minor Labor and Employment Studies, Cum Laude