Manager, 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 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, serving 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 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 equivalent work experience
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as PeopleSoft
• 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

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

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(s) 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, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. 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, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.