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Director, Compensation Strategies - Audit

KPMG
$162450.00-$357650.00
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Hartford
755 Main Street (Show on map)
Oct 21, 2026
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Compensation to join our Compensation and Benefits organization. Responsibilities: Drive the compensation strategy for KPMG's audit business, acting as the primary compensation team liaison to audit's leadership team; serve as a compensation subject matter professional for audit and responsible for the development and implementation of total rewards strategies and programs that support the business objectives of the function Serve as an internal liaison and consultant with respective client group on all compensation matters (day-to-day administration and year-end compensation cycle); collaborate and partner with internal clients - including audit human resources and finance leadership as well as analyze complex problems or issues and provide compensation strategic or tactical solutions Prepare and deliver presentations to function leadership that identifies issues and includes total compensation tactical and strategic recommendations and/or solutions; interpret market survey results to establish funding requirements for various pay programs Lead efforts, as needed, for special reward programs or projects from design through implementation Act as strategic business partner to consult with audit leadership on new, innovative approaches to compensation and bring forward new ideas and concepts for consideration Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: Minimum twelve years of recent broad-based compensation experience in a business or financial services consulting environment or other high growth industry Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required Strong PC skills required including Excel, Access or other database experience, PeopleSoft exposure is a plus Strong analytical, organizational, project management and influencing skills Ability to think strategically and to link action plans to critical business priorities Excellent ability to multi-task on several key projects; strong oral and written communication skills 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) For this current opening, our target hiring salary range is $147000 to $270000 based on the immediate requirements and scope of the role. The current full market salary range for this job level is disclosed below. This broader range represents potential future income growth available over the course of a career in this position. Potential income growth is determined based on relevant factors such as skills, performance, job responsibilities, experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG LLP provides a Total Rewards Package that includes 401(k) and medical and may include dental, vision, disability and life insurance, personal well-being and Personal Time Off. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year depending on your job classification and entity affiliation. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=1215BPG_9_26 California Salary Range: $162450 - $357650 KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") is an 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/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or other related condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse or any other legally protected status. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws 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.