Senior Manager, Employee Benefits Strategy

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States KPMG Full time

Business Title:
Manager, Health and Benefits Consulting


Requisition Number:

Function:
Tax Services



Area of Interest:

State:
IL



City:
Chicago



Description:

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms.

Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success.

Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions.

Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring.

At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager to join our Global Reward Services (practice.


Responsibilities:
Play a supportive role in the design and management of employee benefit plans to a complex client base; plan analysis, design, cost mitigation, vendor procurement, benchmarking and other related requests included in projects


Serve as project manager and day to day contact for clients, coordinating work with staff in other KPMG US offices and practices


Maintain client relationships, technical depth, and breadth in your areas of proficiency; take a lead role in the ongoing development and career growth of junior team members


Manage risk and financial performance of engagement by supporting management with compliance, billing, collections, and budgeting


Identify, build, and deepen client relationships; present technical recommendations to clients and prospective clients


Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm


Additional Responsibilities for a Senior Manager:
Play a lead role in the design and management of employee benefit plans to a complex client base; plan analysis, design, cost mitigation, vendor procurement, benchmarking and other related requests included in projects



Qualifications:
Minimum five years of recent experience in employer benefit strategies


Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Licensed CPA, EA, JD/LLM or completion of one of the advanced degrees or professional designations: MBA, ASOA, ENR ACT,FSA, CBP, CCP, CEBS, CPP or GPHR, in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list


Experience leading multiple large client engagements and service teams, prioritizing multiple projects, working on numerous assignments, and managing multiple assignments


Deep industry knowledge across benefits, regions, industries, carriers and more; consulting firm experience, mental health parity, global benefits, human resources credentials and benefits administration technology are a plus


Strong analytical, consultative, and project management skills; ability to review quantitative work and development junior staff; excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to articulate complex information


Able to work at client sites and travel up to 15%



Additional qualifications for Senior Manager:
Minimum eight years of recent experience in employer benefit strategies


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Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.

Available benefits are based on eligibility.

Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.

Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.

Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday.

Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at 'Benefits & How We Work ( '.

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled.

Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.


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