Associate, Partner Separations

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, Partner Separations to join our Talent & Culture organization.

Responsibilities

Support workflows related to partner retirements, resignations, and other partner withdrawals by managing assigned activities, following established procedures where applicable, and exercising sound judgment to address issues, resolve exceptions, and support successful outcomes

Maintain accurate information in required systems, trackers, reports, and documentation; organize supporting records, perform quality reviews, and help ensure process documentation remains current; compile and validate data for leadership reporting, and apply sound judgment to research issues, resolve exceptions, and support partner transition and operational matters

Communicate directly with separating partners and internal teams, respond to routine inquiries, provide timely status updates, and escalate complex or sensitive matters for guidance

Provide operational support during high-volume periods and special projects; identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the partner experience; and use approved tools, including ServiceNow, CORE, and AI-enabled solutions, to support consistent execution, quality, and service delivery

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

Qualifications

Minimum one year of recent experience in human resources, operations, administrative support, professional services, customer service, or a related environment

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; high school diploma or GED required

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage assigned tasks, follow established procedures, meet deadlines, and maintain close attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication skills with a professional, responsive, and service-oriented approach to stakeholder interactions

Ability to handle confidential and time-sensitive information with discretion, proactively identify issues, research and gather relevant information, assist with solutions, follow through on assigned actions, and recognize when a matter requires escalation

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn enterprise workflow or case-management tools; willingness to use AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and service delivery; and ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to changing priorities

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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