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Director, Compensation Strategies – KPMG US

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 is 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 is no wonder we are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others.

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Compensation to join our Talent & Culture organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive the compensation strategy for KPMG's Tax business, acting as the primary compensation team liaison to Tax's leadership team; serve as a compensation subject matter professional for Tax and responsible for the development, implementation and communication 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, special projects, and year-end compensation cycle); collaborate and partner with internal clients – including Tax 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 compensation efforts through relevant workstreams, steering committees, ad hoc projects, and more throughout the year.
• Research new approaches to Tax compensation and bring future 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.
• Strong PC skills required including Excel, Access or other database experience; PeopleSoft exposure is a plus.
• Solid 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.

Benefits & Compensation

We are 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. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Salary ranges are disclosed separately for each location. For more details, visit the salary transparency page at

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.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• General Business

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