Oleksandr Brendan

I am a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 18 years of experience at Bechtel, one of the world’s leading engineering, construction, and project management companies. Throughout my career, I have developed extensive expertise in HR management, employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and supporting large-scale, multicultural project environments.

My experience has given me the opportunity to work closely with business leaders, project teams, and employees to align HR strategies with organizational objectives while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. I am passionate about developing people, strengthening organizational capabilities, and providing practical HR solutions that support both employees and business success.

Over the course of my career, I have built strong capabilities in managing complex HR matters, advising leadership, supporting organizational change, and working effectively across diverse teams and challenging project environments. I am recognized for my professionalism, integrity, people-focused approach, and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of an organization.

I remain committed to continuous learning and to creating meaningful value through people, leadership, and effective HR practices.

I hold an educational background in Business Administration, which has provided me with a strong foundation in business management, organizational behavior, leadership, finance, strategic planning, and decision-making.

My studies in Business Administration have complemented my extensive professional experience in Human Resources, allowing me to understand HR not only from a people-management perspective but also from a broader business and organizational perspective.

This combination of Business Administration education and over 18 years of professional HR experience at Bechtel has strengthened my ability to:

• Align HR strategies with overall business objectives.

• Understand organizational structures and business operations.

• Support management in strategic and operational decision-making.

• Apply business principles to workforce planning and talent management.

• Manage employee relations and organizational challenges effectively.

• Contribute to organizational development and change initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with leaders and multicultural teams.

• Balance employee needs with business priorities.

Overall, my Business Administration education provides the business foundation behind my HR expertise, while my extensive experience has enabled me to apply that knowledge in real-world, complex organizational and project environments.