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KPMG

Director, Global Compensation Lead, Global People & Culture

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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.

The KPMG International People & Culture team supports over 2,000 KPMGI colleagues across several KPMG firms across the globe. This team works closely with our People & Culture Business Partners to ensure all employee processes and handling of employee relations matters are aligned where applicable to our core member firms, follow KPMGI policies, processes, and procedures ensuring alignment with System of Quality Management (SoQM) standards.

Together, our People & Culture team works collaboratively to create a world class employee experience for all of our Global people and to deliver on our Purpose to inspire confidence and empower change, to achieve our Trust and Growth ambition and to enable our Global Management Team Leaders to deliver on our Collective Strategy, through their Global teams.

What you will do
  • Responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of the global compensation programs for the 2,000+ secondees in alignment with member firm compensation principles and KPMGI's business objectives
  • Adapt compensation frameworks to align with global business objectives, member firm guidelines, local laws, industry standards, and market trends
  • Collaborate closely with local HR and compensation teams to ensure consistent application of their compensation principles and policies across global locations
  • Collaborate with the Finance Business Planning team to forecast and manage to the compensation budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control
  • Employ advanced analytics to evaluate global compensation trends and organizational requirements and provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to leadership
  • Establish and maintain robust governance for and provide oversight on all compensation programs to safeguard alignment with the firm's System of Quality Management (SoQM) policies
What you bring to the role
  • Minimum of 12 years of extensive experience in global compensation management, with a focus on strategic planning, modeling, implementation, and transformation across multiple international markets
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field. A Master's degree and certification as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or equivalent are highly desirable
  • Experience with HRIS and compensation management software (e.g., SuccessFactors), along with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with Power BI
  • Deep understanding of compensation principles and practices in a global professional services or similar complex organization
  • Exceptional communication, change management, and interpersonal skills for engaging stakeholders across cultures and geographies
  • Superior consultative, analytical, and organizational skills are critical; ability to think strategically and to link action plans to critical business priorities
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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
Weembrace 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.

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.

Industry

Banking & Finance

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-02-14

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