Director, Global Compensation Lead

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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 and is enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities.

KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Global Compensation Lead to join our KPMGI International organization.

• Design, implement, and administer global compensation programs for over two thousand secondees in alignment with member firm compensation principles and KPMGI’s business objectives.
• Adapt compensation frameworks to align with global business objectives, member firm guidelines, local laws, industry standards, and market trends.
• Team closely with local HR and compensation teams to ensure consistent application of their compensation principles and policies across global locations.
• Collaborate with the Finance Business Planning team to forecast and manage the compensation budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control.
• Employ advanced analytics to evaluate global compensation trends and organizational requirements and provide data‑driven insights and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum twelve years of recent experience in global compensation management, with a focus on strategic planning, modeling, implementation, and transformation across multiple international markets.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university or certification as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred. A Bachelor’s in business, human resources, or a related field is required.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation management software (such as Success Factors), along with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with Power BI.
• Deep understanding of compensation principles and practices in a global professional services or similar complex organization.
• Exceptional communication, change management, and interpersonal skills for engaging stakeholders across cultures and geographies.
• Superior consultative, analytical, and organizational skills are critical; ability to think strategically and to link action plans to critical business priorities.
• 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.

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support mental health. Personal Time Off and holiday schedules are determined by job classification, standard work hours, and years of service.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. 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.

California Salary Range: $155,000 – $311,000. For salary ranges in other cities, please visit KPMG Pay Transparency.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Human Resources