Job details
Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Reading, Watford
Capability: KPMG Business Services
Experience Level: Associate/Assistant Manager
Type: Full Time or Part Time
Service Line: People
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Job Description
HR Business Partner - Audit (6 month FTC)
Base Location: Watford, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham plus network of 20 offices nationally:
The KPMG Human Resources function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.
Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.
From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
Why Join KPMG as a Human Resources Business Partner.
What will you be doing?
- Build an understanding of the internal client group, e.g., what they do, their strategic people priorities, their strategic people plan (SPP) etc. to deliver the best service possible as part of the team.
- Working with the Centres of Excellence and PLs, delivery of HR Calendar activities (includes GPS, performance management, salary and bonus, promotions and talent review cycles) for the internal client group ensuring that the required process is consistently undertaken in accordance with the KPMG guidelines and the internal client group’s people plan.
- Lead the delivery of HR projects / change initiatives to support the client’s people strategy and the function people plan.
- Liaise with other People Function teams, e.g., Learning or Reward, to provide a seamless service to the client group on strategic projects and calendar processes.
- Operate as part of a team, to deliver the agreed people plan, with guidance and direction from Senior HRBP; reporting actions to HoPO and People Partners.
- Implement internal client specific projects to support KPMG’s people strategy and the capability and performance group people plan.
- Working with the HR Advisory Team, support their resolution of isolated highly complex and/or high risk people issues.
- Provide coaching support to others (e.g. business leaders) in effective people management.
What will you need to do it?
- Strong HR knowledge (CIPD qualification or equivalent)
- Experience of managing HR Calendar Projects with the ability to both create and work to detailed project plans
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Honed collaboration skills, understanding how to operate in a complex, matrixed organisation
- Analytical and problem-solving skills and strong delivery focus
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment with senior level leaders
- Data orientated with proven experience of using data to influence client initiatives and actions
Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:
- Experience of working in a highly regulated environment
- Confidence in presenting to Partners and internal client group leadership
To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.
Our Locations:
We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Central Service hubs for this role are:
- Watford
- Leeds
- Manchester
- Birmingham
With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
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Why KPMG Business Services at KPMG?
Every day our firm performs better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. The difference we make shines through to our people and our clients. We’re KPMG Business Services (KBS). We’re a cross-functional team, bringing together experts across a wide range of critical activities which help to grow, run and protect our business. From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Operations, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Market Development, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm. We work shoulder to shoulder with our client-facing teams and we focus on delivering our services in ways which help to drive efficiency, improve quality and enhance our firm’s brand and reputation.
