Associate Director HR Business Advisor

Associate Director, HR Business Advisor – Advisory National, Strategy & Markets

KPMG is a globally recognized professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of industries. We are committed to fostering a culture of individual development, inclusivity, innovation, and community support, consistently earning accolades as a top employer. Join our Talent & Culture organization as an Associate Director, HR Business Advisor – Advisory National, Strategy & Markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead HR business advisor for KPMG's Advisory Strategy & Markets organization, partnering strategically and operationally with leadership.
• Develop and execute a people agenda focused on talent development, inclusive culture, and workforce readiness for the Advisory Strategy & Markets team.
• Manage performance and salary review processes, providing consultative advice on budget allocation and compensation guidelines.
• Represent the needs of the Advisory Strategy & Markets organization within HR's COEs to ensure appropriate support and outcomes.
• Engage in strategic and analytical discussions with leadership regarding organizational and workforce effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the People Relations Group to resolve employee issues and support confidential investigations.
• Uphold KPMG's standards of integrity, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of six years of recent experience as an HR Business Partner, with comprehensive knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• Master's degree in an HR-related field or PHR/SPHR certification preferred; Bachelor's degree in human resource management, organizational development, or business administration, or equivalent work experience required.
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Demonstrated HR experience in a sales-driven environment, ideally in professional services, with a strong understanding of sales incentives and compensation plans.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with partners and employees.
• Experience supporting significant workforce changes (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, transformations).
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with proficiency in platform and facilitation.

Compensation and Benefits:

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive salary ranges, medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and robust well-being benefits. Specific salary ranges are displayed in accordance with local regulations. For California, the range is $124,000 - $259,000 annually. Further details on pay transparency can be found via the provided link. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding recruitment and hiring.

Key skills/competency:

• HR Business Partner
• Talent Development
• Inclusive Culture
• Workforce Planning
• Performance Management
• Compensation Strategy
• Employee Relations
• Change Management
• Sales Environment HR
• Strategic HR Partnership