Functional HR Business Leader, Advisory

KPMG

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:OverviewAt KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.The Functional HR Business Leader, Advisory (FHRL) works with the Advisory Canadian Managing Partner (CMP) and Advisory Leadership Team (ALT) on development and implementation of Advisory Talent Management Strategy and implementation of National Talent Management strategies and programs within Advisory. As an ‘HR Account Manager’ for the Advisory function, the FHRL works with a team of specialists in areas of Talent Attraction, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Employee Relations and other HR Business Partners within business units, to understand the broad ‘current state’ of the Function from a people perspective, make recommendations on a future state that aims at more effectively deploying, retaining, engaging and developing the right talent for now and for the future.
What you will do
  • Participate as an active member of the National HR Leadership Team representing the Advisory function.
  • Act as an internal consultant to our Advisory team, providing them with solutions and strategic insights to successfully execute on current and future talent needs.
  • Provide both industry and market best practices and offer thought leadership on organizational and people-related talent strategy.
  • Must be able to build strong collaborative relationships with the leadership at an executive level that adds value to business results.
  • Provide overall functional HR direction during business planning and working with Advisory Leadership Team and National HR Leadership Team
  • Work with the CMP and the Advisory Leadership Team within the function to analyze talent issues and determine solutions to unique functional issues, partnering with Centres of Expertise (CofE) when necessary, bringing data and insights to the table
  • Work alongside the CMP and ALT to develop talent through leading succession planning next generation/ new leader processes across the function
  • Work with the local HRBPs to identify ways to enhance teamwork across Advisory. Identifies themes and opportunities for individual growth and development.
  • Work closely with the other functional HR Business Partners to drive cross functional efficiencies
  • Act as a liaison across HR (Delivery center and COEs) to ensure HR services are aligned and being leveraged as intended. Provide feedback and collaborate to optimize HR support to Advisory function
What you bring to the role
  • 10+ years of work experience working in an HR Business Partner/HR practitioner role
  • 5+ years of professional services experience with a deep understanding of the Advisory business and the talent trends impacting Advisory currently and, in the future,
  • Must be able to build relationships quickly with stakeholders and has the executive presence to influence at leadership & executive levels
  • Extensive experience across HR including reward principles, performance management principles, career development, learning and organizational development and assessment.
  • CHRP or equivalent experience is an asset
  • A strategic thinker with strong analysis, presentation and communication skills
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and can easily react and adjust to market changes
  • A self-starter, who brings timely and relevant insights to the leadership table
  • Deep skill set in understanding and interpreting business issues and requirements, building rapport, inquiry, listening and diagnosis, summarizing, seeking agreement, influencing and obtaining agreement and commitment.
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