Compensation Assistant Manager

Job description

Compensation Assistant Manager

Base Location: Watford / Manchester

The KPMG People function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.

Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG as Compensation Assistant Manager

The Compensation team supports the UK firm of around 17,000 employees. Reporting to the Compensation Senior Manager/Manager, this role involves supporting the team in delivering and managing the UK compensation strategy and related initiatives. This position is ideal for someone with a logical mindset, strong Excel capabilities, and a passion for solving complex problems using data. You will play a key role in supporting compensation analysis and building tools to enable data-driven decisions. This role is an integral part of the wider Reward team.

What will you be doing?

• Support the UK Compensation team in coordinating and delivering the annual salary and bonus review process across UK businesses in line with firm-wide guidance and compensation strategy.
• Build and maintain advanced Excel tools and models to support compensation planning and workforce analytics.
• Develop dynamic spreadsheets that automate processes and reduce manual effort.
• Proactively seek improvements in reporting and data analytics.
• Translate data into meaningful insights and present them in a clear, business friendly format.
• Provide in-depth analytical support for compensation initiatives and projects. This will include the analysis of data for the purposes of financial pay modelling and benchmarking.
• Source and maintain all market benchmarking data. Responsible for internal data collection and input into external salary, bonus surveys and ensuring that all KPMG’s inputs are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for project managing work stream(s) within the salary and bonus review, organising resources and ensuring that project teams deliver on time.

What will you need to do it?

• Strong logical and analytical thinking; able to work through complex problems methodically.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables, formulas, VBA/macros, and data modelling).
• Proven ability to build Excel-based models and analytical tools.
• Comfortable working independently and managing time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with HR/Compensation data (desirable but not essential).
• Familiarity with other data tools is a plus (Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Power Query).
• Detailed-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• A team player who can work collaboratively but also thrives when working independently.
• Proven record of accuracy, attention to detail, managing large data sets.
• Confident stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to deliver high quality reports/presentation and analysis.
• Self-starter with the ability to work within ambiguity and able to execute according to project plans with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload within a very busy team and successfully achieve project-related tasks with little supervision.

To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations: 

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Central Service hubs for this role are:

• Watford
• Manchester

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

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• Central Services (KBS) at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/kpmg-business-services/
• Inclusivity and KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/

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