Manager, HR People Relations

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, People Relations Advisor to join our Talent & Culture organization.

Responsibilities

Manage employee relations cases of moderate complexity, consult with Office of General Counsel (OGC) as appropriate, and counsel partners and employees through difficult and challenging situations by interpreting and applying comprehensive knowledge of firm and HR policies and procedures

Lead internal investigations and serve as a subject matter expert in employment practices and policies, and address complex employee relations issues to mitigate risk and help bring issues to a successful resolution

Analyze moderate to complex investigations in a variety of matters, including violation of firm policy or procedure, perceived unfair treatment, and unlawful workplace activity

Communicate the firm’s performance development process details and deliverables to the business, and provide career counseling and guidance on delivering meaningful/developmental feedback, including the provision of a formal performance improvement plan

Proactively identify opportunities and potential issues related to employee engagement and retention, including the effective execution of all established processes in support of KPMG’s Total Rewards strategy

Work closely with the HR Business Advisor and provide support to Office Managing Partners and their local office professionals in the form of Affirmative Action and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) efforts, EOC programs, reporting and analysis of data, and the administration of office surveys to drive organizational and people-related initiatives

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

Minimum five years of recent, progressive HR or comparable experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in human resource management, organizational development, business administration, or an additional five years of relevant work experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as PeopleSoft; experience utilizing AI for process efficiency or improved client experience is preferred

Comprehensive understanding of HR principles; in-depth knowledge of HR-related laws and regulations

Ability to build and maintain relationships with the firm’s partners and employees

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present, facilitate and develop clear and concise written communications as well as prepare performance documentation

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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