Director, Compensation Strategies - Audit

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, 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 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) KPMG LLP and its 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 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. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical an