Brian J. Brearey

Background

Brian J. Brearey is an executive leader in operations, compliance, and human resources, with a specialization in performance excellence through strategic planning and change management. Over the course of his 25-year career, he has earned a reputation as an industry expert on market trends and is frequently sought after for his guidance on best practices and risk mitigation in today’s complex HR landscape.

Brearey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Miami University (Ohio) and a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He is also a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and holds credentials in human resources management (SHRM-CP) and project management (PMP).

Currently, he serves as the senior director of product support for Oracle NetSuite, where he oversees human resources administrative services for a diverse client base. In addition, he consults with organizations undergoing global HR transformations, helping them navigate strategic and operational challenges.

Brearey has lived in Charlotte for the past 10 years with his wife, Cristen, a nurse practitioner in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Levine Children’s Hospital, and their three children: Ellie (15), Abby (13), and Alex (8). In his free time, he enjoys working out, running, playing basketball, reading, and spending time with his family.

Research Interest

Brearey is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) to explore a potential transition into academia. His research interests focus on the evolving workplace environment in the post-COVID-19 era. Specifically, he aims to study how management practices must adapt to meet the changing needs of employee engagement and productivity while maintaining compliance and effectiveness in a dynamic organizational landscape.