Melissa Bixby Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Tx

Compensation Consulting including Board, Executive and Broad-Based Program development and implementation. Services also include Total Rewards Strategy, Performance Management, Succession Planning and HR Systems Planning. Particular expertise in working with high-growth technology companies as well as global programs and M&A strategy.

Austin, Texas, United States

Compensation Consulting including for profit and nonprofit sector broad-based compensation program development. Other areas of focus include Board / Executive Compensation, Variable Compensation / Equity Program Development, Custom Peer Group Development, Pay Equity Analysis / Audit and Performance Management. Particular for profit expertise in working with high-growth technology companies as well as global programs and M&A strategy. Particular nonprofit expertise with private and community foundations of all sizes.

Austin, Tx

Direct HR functions for $200M software development/manufacturing corporation with 500+ employees located in 7 sites. Manage 5 HR and Facilities professionals. Also responsible for Facilities Management and Space Planning.•Engaged in bottom-up process to develop mission statement and core values for the corporation. •Spearheaded talent acquisition process, performance management programs and recognition programs. •Created on-boarding processes that inculcate new hires into the culture and organization including ‘Day 1’ kickoff, buddy/mentoring programs and comprehensive New Hire Orientation session.•Produced comprehensive training program and budget addressing soft and technical skill gaps across the corporation.•Developed and implemented company-wide compensation programs including bonus, stock and performance management.•Led selection and installation of key HR systems to support company-wide operations. Included installation of ADP HRB (HRIS/Payroll), Halogen (Talent Management) and MarketPay (Compensation Management).

Austin, Tx

Directed global HR function for $250M fabless semiconductor corporation with 600+ employees located in 10 sites (8 countries). Top executive reporting to CEO and managed 13 HR professionals worldwide. Also responsible for Austin Facilities Management and Space Planning.•Directed due diligence and transition activity for multiple merger, acquisition and divestiture transactions globally.•Designed and implemented global compensation programs. Included implementation of revised Technical Ladder.•Spearheaded process for benchmarking and recommending Executive and Board compensation. •Upgraded global recruiting process to focus on hiring top talent. Included competency identification, behavioral interviewing and score-based assessment.•Structured and implemented succession planning process for executive positions. •Selected and installed key HR systems that support global operations. Included installation of Open Hire (applicant management system), SmartBen (on-line benefits management system) and ADP Enterprise (global HRIS).•Primary interface to Board with regard to all HR matters with reporting responsibility to Compensation Committee.

Round Rock, Tx

Round Rock, Tx

Strategic development and management of compensation, HRIS, payroll and benefits functions for global $350M high tech corporation with 1,600 employees in 13 sites (8 countries). Top executive reporting to the CEO and managed a staff of 8. •Designed, developed and implemented strategy for migrating DPI from E.I.DuPont-supported systems and compensation/benefit-related programs. Resulted in conversion of all HR systems, benefit programs and policies within 12 months of planning initiation with minimal disruption of service or workforce operations. •Led due diligence and transition activity for multiple merger, acquisition and divestiture transactions.•Created and implemented global compensation system including stock award processes and programs. •Served as primary contact to Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors from 1997 to 2004; on-going subject matter expert on overall compensation strategy, executive and board compensation.

Austin, Tx

Managed compensation, HRIS and benefits functions for information services corporation with 2,500 employees in 4 sites. Reported to the VP-HR and managed a staff of 3.•Due diligence activities and transition of 2,000 employees into company programs due to acquisition. Resulted in smooth integration of 3 new sites and approx. 1,500 employees with minimal disruption to service or workforce operation.•Developed and implemented company-wide compensation programs including performance management program.

Austin, Texas Area

Managed human resources function for telecommunications company with 250 employees offering long distance calling services to domestic and international markets. Compensation/Benefits Manager prior to being promoted. Reported to the CFO and managed a staff of 3.• Developed and implemented corporate policy and procedures manual. • Created employment policies and recruiting methods. • Designed and implemented company-wide compensation programs and salary budgeting system. • Developed and implemented expatriate program for international operations.