Senior HR Business Partner

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner – Tax & Legal

Base Location: Manchester, Glasgow, Watford, Bristol or Reading

The KPMG Business Services 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.

Why Join KPMG as a Senior HR Business Partner

Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned internal client group managing and delivering an outstanding HR business service to clients.  Also acts as a key facilitator and enabler of the matrixed organisation and a driver of change.
 

What will you be doing? 

Account Management:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal clients, including but not limited to, Capability, Coverage or Function Partners, Segment Heads, Head of Performance Operations (HoPO), Performance Leaders (PLs) and other senior clients as needed to fulfil capability group/specific role requirements.
• Build an understanding of the internal client group, e.g., what they do, their strategic people priorities, their strategic people plan (SPP) etc. to deliver the best service possible as part of the team.
• Working with the Centres of Excellence and PLs, delivery of HR Calendar activities (includes GPS, performance management, salary and bonus, promotions and talent review cycles) for the internal client group ensuring that the required process is consistently undertaken in accordance with the KPMG guidelines and the internal client group’s people plan.
• Operate as part of a team, to deliver the agreed people plan, with guidance and direction from Lead HRBP; reporting actions to HoPO and Super Service Line Leader.
• Implement internal client specific projects to support KPMG’s people strategy and the capability and Super Service Line people plan.
• Act as an agent of change for initiatives, working to embed any transformation, anticipate and overcome issues and proactively suggesting solutions.

Delivery of People Strategy / Super Service Line People Plan:

• Working with the relevant Lead HRBP, provide input to form / inform the strategic people plan based on knowledge, needs and analysis of the internal client group.
• Work with across the relevant HRBP Team to roll out that plan and monitor its progress.
• In both the forming and monitoring of plans, take a lead role in terms of analysis of management information / reporting to identify themes and trends, and suggest HR interventions to address accordingly.

Delivery of HR Calendar activities:

• Work with People Function CoEs and PeopleCentre colleagues to ensure HR policy and procedures are implemented consistently and effectively.
• Work within the HRBP team to lead / run specific calendar projects throughout the year, representing your internal client group within the People Function.
• Work closely with Super Service Line Leader, Service Line Leads, HoPO and the recruitment and resourcing teams to ensure that they understand the future requirements of the client group at all levels, including Graduate/Student recruitment.
• Advise on the structure of packages to be offered to new hires.

HR Advice:

• Working with the ER Function, support their resolution of isolated highly complex and/or high risk people issues.
• Provide coaching support to others (e.g. business leaders) in effective people management.
  Project Management
• Lead the delivery of HR projects / change initiatives to support the client’s people strategy and the function people plan.
• Liaise with other People Function teams, e.g., Learning or Reward, to provide a seamless service to the client group on strategic projects and calendar processes.

What will you need to do it?

• Strong HR knowledge (CIPD qualification or equivalent)
• Project orientated and able to both create and work to detailed project plans
• Demonstrable experience of working within a fast-moving and responsive HR team
• Honed collaboration skills, understanding how to operate in a complex, matrixed organisation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills and strong delivery focus    
   

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.

Find out more:

Within Central Services we have a range of divisions and specialisms.  Click the links to find out more below:

• 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/

For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:

• Applying to KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/
• Tips for interview: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/
• KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/
• KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/
• KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals