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Director, Global Compensation Lead

Join KPMG US as Director, Global Compensation Lead in the KPMGI International organization.

KPMG is known for being a great place to work and build a career, providing audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients and is enabled by a culture that encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of the global compensation programs for over two thousand 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
• Co‑operate with the Finance Business Planning team to forecast and manage 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
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum twelve years of recent experience in global compensation management, with a focus on strategic planning, modelling, implementation and transformation across multiple international markets
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university or certification as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred. Minimum of a Bachelor's in business, human resources, or a related field degree is required.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation management software (such as 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 organisational skills are critical; ability to think strategically and to link action plans to critical business priorities
• Must be authorised 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).

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Our Total Rewards include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed and provides eligible employees two breaks each year that are not required to use Personal Time Off.

California Salary Range: $155,000 - $311,000

No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct adverse, negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position, including the duties and responsibilities listed above, and the ability to adhere to company policies and exercise sound judgment. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

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