Dennis J. Kebrdle
Morristown, NJ 07960
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HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER
Innovative Human Resources leader specializing in design and integration of people and business strategies directly impacting top and bottom line growth. Broad human capital generalist and technical specialist expertise in global employee relations, HR law, compensation/benefits, talent acquisition and corporate governance. Proven record of success in establishing Employer of Choice/Employee Engagement, Performance Based Culture and Total Quality Management (TQM) foundations with leading companies in telecommunications, engineering & manufacturing, financial services, business information, professional & technical services and business services outsourcing.
Expertise
Human Capital Strategy
Total Rewards Program Design
Talent Acquisition
Organizational Effectiveness
Employee/Executive Relations
Communications & Culture
Board of Directors Consulting
Business Process Reengineering
Change Management
HR Technology Strategy
Mergers & Acquisitions Planning
Facilities & Security Administration
Corporate Governance
Employee/Executive L&D
Performance Management
Inclusion/Diversity Strategy
Outsourcing
Workforce Planning
Professional History
KPMG LLP, NY, NY 2006 - Present
KPMG is one of the Big Four professional services firms providing expertise in audit, tax and advisory services globally across all industries.
Director, Human Resources
HR generalist leadership responsibilities for HR team of 22 professionals supporting 8000+ partners and employees including oversight of wholly owned KPMG US operations in India.
Developed and implemented an integrated HR strategic plan focusing on 8 key initiatives covering Talent Management/Retention, Employee Engagement, Business Process improvement and Diversity/Inclusion
Developed and implemented new performance management and career model for client service delivery and business process partners, managers and employees.
CORNELL INTERNATIONAL/EXECUTIVE SEARCH & CONSULTING 2004- 2006
Independent consulting assignments included design of sales and executive compensation programs, talent management, HR strategy development and implementation and performance management system redesign.
Executive Search assignments as a Strategic Partner of Cornell International for various clients in multiple industries including health care, insurance, financial services, media and manufacturing. Search assignments included COO, CIO and C-suite financial executive positions in the US.
Independent Human Capital Consulting
-Developed talent and performance management, staffing and succession planning strategies, HR strategic plan framework/models and processes for top investment and leading media communications firms.
-Designed major accounts cross-selling and sales agility/productivity model for leading recruiting and career management organizations.
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Professional History (cont’d)
THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC., NY, NY 2001 - 2004
NASDAQ is a provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, information and public company services.
Senior Vice President, Human Resources Officer
Reporting to both the Chairman and CEO, established a revitalized strategic global HR organization and implemented comprehensive HR process redesign in preparation for the company’s IPO. Implemented a comprehensive portfolio of global HR products and services intended to support NASDAQ’s culture transition to a publicly traded/performance-based company, including - Board of Directors through employee market based Total Rewards plans (cash, equity and benefits) which led to expense reduction of over $4 million in 2002/2003 and the creation and launch of NASDAQ Universitysm.
Served as Chief Liaison to the Management Compensation & Equity Committee of the NASDAQ Board of Directors, Co-chair of NASDAQ SERP and Retirement Plan Committees.
COMPUTER GENERATED SOLUTIONS, INC., NY, NY 2000 – 2001
Professional consulting, software, technical training, IT professional services and on-site/remote help desk services. U.S. and international locations in Europe, Canada, Pacific Rim and the Middle East.
Senior Vice President, CHRO & Planning, Client Relations
Reporting to the Chairman and CEO, responsible for global expansion and business strategy development and implementation spanning all HR areas.
Assumed co-lead Customer Relations role for IBM’s Technical Help Desk Services. Completed three M&A projects in Canada, Singapore and India.
THE DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORATION, Murray Hill, NJ 1990 – 2000
Dun & Bradstreet is the leading provider of business-to-business marketing, purchasing, risk management and decision support information and services.
Vice President, Human Resources, North America 1994 - 2000 Reporting to the President, North America, directed the design and implementation of the U.S. and Canadian Sales & Service business strategy shift from sales to market-driven model.
Redesigned and installed new Sales and Customer Service Organization models addressing major, middle and mass-market channels of distribution resulting in significant enhancements in standards of performance/productivity, revenue growth and cost of sales results.
Vice President, Compensation/Staffing/Systems 1991 – 1994
Designed and implemented new Executive, employee and sales/service base salary, incentive and long-term compensation and performance based competency structure. Provided board of directors and external analyst counsel and interface. Provided international direction (Asia/Pacific, Europe) in sales incentive and process design.
Vice President, Human Resources & Administration 1990 – 1991
Established an Quality & Engagement culture requiring program and process redesign in total rewards, recruiting, performance management and education & development. Responsibilities also included real estate, facilities and safety & security.
Education
Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois
B.A. Economics & Business Administration (double major)
Attended numerous education programs in Executive and Sales Compensation, Business Strategy and Organization Development at Harvard University, INSEAD and Lisle University.