David J. Kirby
Frisco,USA
Summary
A Total Rewards leader with extensive experience in both Public and Private Equity environments, Initial Public Offerings, Proxy, Compensation Committee and M&A experience. Transformational leader aligning management and employee interests around best in class HR programs that drive culture, add value and improve productivity. Achieved superior business results through critical thinking, creative problem solving and building strong partnerships with dependent organizations. Specialized knowledge in global high-tech, telecommunications, media and software industries.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Vice President Total Rewards and Operations
Epsilon
Dallas, TX
01.2017 - Current
- $2.3 billion revenues; 9000 employees
- Responsible for the organizations Total Rewards, HR Systems and Operations strategy and execution
- Developed and executed the Global Compensation Strategy to include: Executive, Incentive and Equity compensation
- Responsible for multiple teams including: HR systems; Benefits; Equity and Incentive Strategy;
- Creation of an HR Compliance Function and provided thought leadership to CHRO and executive team regarding compensation philosophy and strategic direction.
- Led HR through recent global acquisitions CitrusAd, Retargetly and Yieldify
- Advisor regarding Sales Compensation Strategy/Design for 700+ Sales associates with $50m in Commissions
- Advisor regarding Global Compensation and Benefits
Vice President Total Rewards
Service King
Dallas, TX
01.2016 - 01.2017
- $1.2B billion revenues; 6500 employees
- Responsible for the organizations compensation, benefit and HR Systems
- Directed the Rewards Strategy including market pricing, focal review, and extensive M&A diligence
- Developed comprehensive Benefits strategy to consolidate multiple programs, and developed a compensation handbook for Management
- Redesigned the company’s Benefit offerings creating an enhanced package without cost escalation
Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Deltek
Herndon, VA
01.2007 - 01.2015
- $450+ million revenues; 1800 global employees
- Developed and executed all aspects of Human Resources, including: Board interaction; Strategy and Workforce Planning; M&A; International Expansion; Restructuring; Travel and Communications.
- Directed the liquidation of company stock programs (ESPP, stock options and restricted stock) and the distribution of approximately $45 million of wealth creation to employees during privatization.
- Established and led numerous internal and external initiatives aimed at improving employee morale, which resulted in favorable approval rating 75% for CEO and company.
Vice President Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits, HRIS)
Deltek
Herndon, VA
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Established and led the total rewards functions for Deltek from pre-IPO through public entity status.
- Managed $100+M payroll, $30+M incentives, $10+M benefits; Compensation Committee; Equity, Sales and Benefits
- Prepared for IPO through the creation of the compensation strategy, implementation of equity strategy, served as liaison to the Compensation Committee and developed long-term total rewards strategy.
- Lead the implementation of numerous systems (Costpoint, Success Factors) that resulted in process improvements and translated organizational cost savings which included: ERP upgrade (co-led with Finance), Performance Management, Equity Platform, Applicant Tracking, E-Verify
- Directed the consolidation of all company benefits (health and welfare) and developed the business case for a self-insured model resulting in Millions$ of documented savings over 8 years
- Implemented a well-living program to improve employee culture, health and reduce benefit premiums.
Director Compensation
BearingPoint (formerly KPMG Consulting)
McLean, VA
01.2002 - 01.2006
- $4 billion revenues; 17,000 global employees
- Total Rewards partner for COO and his direct reports 1,900 employees (Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Quality and Sales), directed global comp, and resource management
- Co-led the Managing Director incentive compensation plan, resulting in the stabilization of the Executive workforce 700+ Managing Directors amidst a turn-around situation
- Worked directly with the CEO and Chairman to develop a program for innovative thinkers providing incentives to encourage entrepreneurship and risk-taking behavior
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VAGraduate Coursework - Management and Human Resources
Marymount and George Mason Universities
Executive Education -
Cornell University
Skills
- Total rewards strategy
- Compensation analysis
- Benefits administration
- HR systems implementation
- M&A integration
- Equity compensation
Certification
- CCL, Center for Creative Leadership - Leadership Development for HR Executives
- PHR, Certified Professional Human Resources - Society for Human Resource Management
- CCP, Certified Compensation Professional - World at Work
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Strategic Compensation Partner, Lucent Technologies Murray Hill, NJ 1998 – 2002
- Senior Compensation Analyst, Hughes Network Systems Germantown, MD 1996 – 1998
- Senior HR Generalist, Alcatel Data Networks Reston, VA 1993 – 1996
- Compensation Analyst, Sprint International Reston, VA 1990 – 1993
Timeline
Sr Vice President Total Rewards and Operations
Epsilon
01.2017 - Current
Vice President Total Rewards
Service King
01.2016 - 01.2017
Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Deltek
01.2007 - 01.2015
Vice President Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits, HRIS)
Deltek
01.2007 - 01.2012
Director Compensation
BearingPoint (formerly KPMG Consulting)
01.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Communication
James Madison University
Graduate Coursework - Management and Human Resources
Marymount and George Mason Universities
Executive Education -
Cornell University
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