Compensation Strategist

Business Title:
Associate Director, Compensation Strategies

Requisition Number:

Function:
Business Support Services

Area of Interest:

State:

NY

City:
Albany

Description:

KPMG is a leading professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to organizations in various industries. We are known for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community involvement.

Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients, and we are proud to be consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by reputable publications. If you are passionate about your career and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.
Responsibilities:
Lead the compensation strategy, design, and payout process for the Business Development (Sales & Alliances) organization

Liaise with Business Development (Sales & Alliances) leaders to design sales plans that meet business needs; own and execute sales plans and update as needed

Analyze market compensation survey results and advise client groups on competitive positions, market trends, and insights; provide complex market analyses, recommendations, and solutions to compensation issues that arise during the year; develop strategic presentations for leadership

Develop year-end compensation salary increase guidelines, analyze budget versus spend, and offer guidance and insights around performance development and compensation processes

Work with Finance and Accounting throughout the year to project variable compensation and determine variable compensation accruals for formulaic plans

Collaborate with HR Business Advisors and leaders in client groups to benchmark roles, advise on job description development, make recommendations on job levels, and assess competitive pay levels

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
Minimum five years of recent, broad-based compensation experience, with a primary focus on sales compensation design; experience in consulting/services industry a plus

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Microsoft Office applications proficiency, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Strong analytic aptitude, including the capacity to communicate insights drawn from data using data visualization and written conclusions; possess complex analytical, organizational, and influencing skills

Excellent project management skills, including robust follow-up and detail tracking; knowledge of compensation and benefits subjects; ability to handle multiple priorities and produce work at volume, being a team player with a positive attitude and a strong capacity to work with limited supervision

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges.

If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed.

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 ( '.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-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, or local laws.

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KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites, or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state, or local law.

In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

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.

Los Angeles County applicants:
Material job duties for this position are listed above.

Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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GF: 15309

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