Logo
KPMG US

Director, Global Compensation Lead

KPMG US, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

Save Job

Director, Global Compensation Lead Known for being a great place to work, 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, enabled by a culture that 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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for design, implementation, and administration of global compensation programs for over 2,000 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.

Work closely with local HR and compensation teams to ensure consistent application across global locations.

Collaborate with the Finance Business Planning team to forecast and manage the compensation budget, ensuring effective resource allocation 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.

Qualifications

Minimum twelve years of recent experience in global compensation management, focusing on strategic planning, modeling, implementation, and transformation across multiple international markets.

Master’s degree from an accredited institution or certification as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred; Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field required.

Experience with HRIS and compensation management software (e.g., SuccessFactors), proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with Power BI.

Deep understanding of compensation principles and practices in a global professional services 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 employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

Benefits & Compensation KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two 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 can be found at our Careers site under Benefits & How We Work.

California Salary Range: $155,000 – $311,000. Salary ranges for other locations can be obtained via the following link: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=1215_9_25.

Equal Opportunity 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. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis; candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled.

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. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and relevant ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KPMG US by 2x. Get notified about new Director Global Compensation jobs in Chicago, IL.

#J-18808-Ljbffr