HR Business Advisor, Audit & Assurance- Ontario & Atlantic

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- Ontario & Atlantic role at KPMG Canada

At 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. KPMG is seeking an experienced HR Business Advisor (HR Consultant) to join our Audit & Assurance team and support the Ontario and Atlantic Region. In this Senior Manager role, you will work closely with the Functional HR Leader and Lead HR Business Advisor to implement and operationalize key people initiatives across the function.

As a trusted partner, you’ll play a critical role in delivering HR support to all industries and assurance groups, helping us achieve our overall vision. If you’re passionate about driving change, bringing fresh ideas to the table, and supporting a team that is committed to “doing and thinking differently,” we’d love to hear from you!

• Support the implementation of talent strategies and plans aligned with business needs with direction from the Functional HR Leader and Lead HR Business Advisor.
• Provide support to the client on the HR annual process including Global People Survey, Engagement initiatives, pay planning, performance management, and talent reviews.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Functional Leaders and People Leaders to provide support in the execution of their accountabilities and the implementation of HR programs and processes.
• Partner with the business to create and implement employee engagement plans developed based on qualitative data collected from employees (stay interviews, exit interviews and focus groups etc.)
• Provide support for the Functional HR Leader and Lead HR Business Advisor in various HR related topics including research, preparation of reports, and creation of PowerPoint presentations on various relevant HR topics, trends and initiatives, highlighting opportunities that deliver value and impact to the business.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and their teams in creating a diverse and inclusive work environment by identifying opportunities to embed diversity and inclusion in processes and programs.
• Partner with the Centres of Excellence such as Total Rewards, Inclusion and Diversity or Employee Relations (ERS) as needed.
• Support the client to address a wide variety of sensitive and confidential employee issues including the ERS team as required.
• Participate as a project team member on HR and People initiatives.
• Oversee at least one direct report, providing guidance, support, and coaching.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field and post‑secondary diploma or certificate in HR.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources in a fast‑paced, corporate environment. Professional services experience is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities for multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal clients, gain credibility, challenge the norm and be viewed as a trusted advisor.
• Strong organizational and detail‑oriented skills with the ability to work in a changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• An ability and familiarity to work well in a team environment.
• Self‑starter who identifies problems and suggests solutions naturally.
• Excellent proficiency with PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required.
• A CPHR designation awarded or in process is considered an asset.

Integrity
, we do what is right |
Excellence
, we never stop learning and improving |
Courage
, we think and act boldly |
Together
, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |
For Better
, we do what matters

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