Manager, Partner Separations

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 Manager, Partner Separations to join our Talent & Culture organization. Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end workflows related to partner withdrawals, including retirements, resignations, and other separation matters; establish priorities, oversee execution, and ensure required activities, approvals, documentation, and communications are completed accurately and on time - Own or provide direction on sensitive, high-risk, and non-routine partner transition matters; evaluate issues and exceptions, determine the appropriate path forward, engage the right stakeholders, and escalate material risks or decisions to leadership when needed - Oversee recurring and ad hoc leadership reporting; maintain appropriate controls and documentation, monitor milestones and open items, and provide clear visibility into status, risks, and required decisions - Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted resource for separating partners, leadership, and cross-functional teams; set clear expectations, communicate proactively, resolve issues, and coordinate stakeholders to provide a consistent and well-managed transition experience - Direct and prioritize the day-to-day work of team members and supporting resources; provide coaching, review work for quality and completeness, build capability, and ensure appropriate coverage during high-volume periods, team transitions, and special projects - Lead improvements to processes, controls, documentation, and approved tools, including ServiceNow, CORE, and AI-enabled solutions; represent Partner Separations in cross-functional initiatives and use technology and data to improve efficiency, consistency, risk management, visibility, and the partner experience - Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: Minimum five years of recent progressive experience in Talent & Culture, human resources, governance, professional services operations, or a related field, including experience leading complex processes and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; high school diploma or GED required Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop others; set priorities; manage workload and coverage; maintain effective controls; identify and mitigate risks; and hold team members accountable for timely, accurate, and high-quality execution Ability to exercise sound judgment, independently assess sensitive or ambiguous situations, research and evaluate relevant information, develop practical solutions, and determine when escalation or leadership input is required Ability to leverage data, reporting, and AI-enabled solutions to support decision-making and process improvements, build strong working relationships, adapt to changing priorities, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment 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 a