Manager, Compensation & Recognition- 14 Month Contract

About the position

The Compensation & Recognition (C&R) team under the Human Resources department, designs and supports the delivery of firm-wide compensation and recognition programs that are continuously evolving to keep KPMG as a firm of choice and to support a workforce of the future. C&R supports, monitors and analyzes total cash market competitiveness including both base and variable pay, as well as key recognition programs through the Achievers platform. This position is a 14-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the work of the non-management employees within the Compensation & Recognition team, working with the leadership team to prioritize activities.
• Provides on-the-job coaching, and developing the processes, models and templates to be followed by the C&R Specialists in execution of their activities.
• Executes on the most complex activities, and has operational ownership of two or more large, function-wide or firm-wide programs.
• Works directly with vendors and internal stakeholders, and supports the C&R and HR leadership team in executing on strategic, compensation and recognition-related objectives.
• Develops models and templates to enhance the understanding of program trends (ex. costs, utilization, ROI, etc.) and to execute on the annual pay planning and approval processes in the summer and fall.
• Identifies and resolves program issues or opportunities for improvement, escalating areas of concern and/or insights to the program owner.
• Supports the C&R senior management team in the analysis and preparation of information to present to clients (Audit, Tax, Advisory or Business Enablement Services, and in the development of new or revised programs.
• Oversees program escalations through Service Now and the Total Rewards Functional Mailbox.
• Makes recommendations to Program Owners to minimize queries / improve employee experience.

Requirements

• College or University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related degree in Arts or Science
• 5-7 years of progressive and related experience in Total Rewards (compensation and/or benefits), or HR Information Systems, or Finance, or HR Generalist)
• Proven critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Statistically oriented, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Fluent written and verbal English

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from World@Work, or an equivalent, would be an asset

Benefits

• May be eligible for bonus awards
• Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program