Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

 

Reporting to the Director, Compensation & Recognition, the Senior Manager interfaces with Senior Leaders to plan and execute KPMG’s pay planning process and cycle, as well as compensation programs.  You will provide Compensation services to Audit, Tax, and KPMG Law. To be successful in this role you will need to build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, understand the business needs to support the TR strategy and design and develop cutting edge compensation and recognition programs to support the business strategy.  You will be a high performing business partner, collaborating to deliver the compensation programming within a matrixed organization.  This is an individual contributor role that plays a key in the firm’s annual competitive analysis review, delivery of the firm wide merit and variable pay planning processes.

 

This is a remote position.

What you will do

The primary function of the role is management of the firm’s annual compensation competitive analysis review and delivery of the firm wide merit and variable pay planning processes, together with primary oversight over work life TR programs which includes:

• Accountability for the annual competitive analysis review of merit and bonus approval processes for a firmwide internal client group, including oversight of analysis and providing insights and recommendations for firm leadership etc.
• Participation in the design of new programs by bringing thought leadership to the team, conducting relevant analysis, making data-driven recommendations, engaging in vendor selection decisions, and planning and overseeing implementation.
• Playing a leadership role in a cross-specialty project team to deliver the annual pay planning process firm wide (management of implementation plans, technology updates and maintenance, and execution of communication plans).
• Partnership with HR Consultants to develop and deliver tools (e.g. models) that enable leaders to make informed pay decisions and effectively communicate to their people.
• Collaboration with colleagues to identify, design, and deliver ad hoc compensation programs including sales incentive plans/other variable pay programs, as well as total rewards processes to meet firm strategic objectives. 
• Coaching and development of  Specialists and Compensation Managers through day to day oversight and long term development support.
• Supporting business leaders in understanding our people strategy and how our Compensation programs support the strategy
• Partnership with internal stakeholders, including HR Consultants, the HR Service team and other Centers of Excellence teams to ensure seamless delivery of Compensation programs and services to functional client groups and business leaders.

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role

• A Degree in an HR-related field with at least 5 to 7 years relevant experience in compensation/ total rewards.
• Previous experience designing and operationalizing compensation programs
  • sales incentive design experience is an asset
• Advanced analytical skills including advanced knowledge of analytical tools such as MS Excel (Power BI an asset)
• Ability to analyze and translate large amounts of complex data into easy to understand summaries and communicate results in a succinct and compelling manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation and decision facilitation, report writing and data analytics
• Strong influencing skills

The successful candidate will require fluent written and verbal English as this individual will support a national team and stakeholders across Canada.

 

 

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $154,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

 

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $154,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

 

 

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

 

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

 

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

 

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

 

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

 

AI Usage

 

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

 

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.