Director, Global Compensation Lead

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KPMG is a global professional services organization that delivers audit, tax, and advisory services. Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and supports our communities.

• Design, implement, and administer global compensation programs for over two thousand secondees in alignment with member firm principles and business objectives.
• Adapt compensation frameworks to align with global business objectives, member firm guidelines, local laws, industry standards, and market trends.
• Collaborate with local HR and compensation teams to ensure consistent application of compensation principles and policies across global locations.
• Partner with the Finance Business Planning team to forecast, manage, and control the compensation budget.
• Employ advanced analytics to evaluate global compensation trends and organizational requirements, providing 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) and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and 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; ability to think strategically and link action plans to critical business priorities.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits: KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and robust personal well‑being benefits. Personal Time Off and holiday calendar support work‑life balance.

EEO Statement: KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG 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 and local laws.