Senior HR Business Partner - Tax & Legal

Base Location: Reading, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Watford, Bristol, Leeds

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 a community of experts across HR, Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities, Risk, Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales & Marketing. Our approach is focused on driving improved performance of the firm with diligence and expertise.

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

Why Join KPMG as a Senior HR Business Partner

Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned internal client group, you will manage and deliver an outstanding HR business service to clients. You will also act 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 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.
• Understand the internal client group, their strategic people priorities and their strategic people plan (SPP) to deliver the best service as part of the team.
• Work with Centres of Excellence and PLs to deliver HR Calendar activities (GPS, performance management, salary and bonus, promotions and talent review cycles) in line with KPMG guidelines and the client group's people plan.
• Operate as part of a team to deliver the agreed people plan, with guidance from Lead HRBP; report 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, embedding transformation and proactively suggesting solutions.

Delivery of People Strategy / Super Service Line People Plan:

• With the relevant Lead HRBP, contribute to forming the strategic people plan based on knowledge and analysis of the internal client group.
• Collaborate with the HRBP Team to roll out and monitor the plan.
• Lead analysis of management information to identify themes and trends, and suggest HR interventions accordingly.

Delivery of HR Calendar activities:

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

HR Advice:

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

What will you need to do it?

• Strong HR knowledge (CIPD qualification or equivalent)
• Project-oriented with ability to create and work to detailed project plans
• Experience working within a fast-moving and responsive HR team
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to operate in a complex, matrixed organisation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong delivery focus

To discuss this or wider Central Services roles, apply by creating a profile, uploading your CV, and beginning your journey with KPMG.

Our Locations

We are open to talent nationwide, with core Central Service hubs for this role in:

• Leeds
• Manchester
• Watford
• Bristol

With 20 sites across the UK, we can offer office work, remote/hybrid options, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you need flexibility, register and discuss with our team.

Find out more

Within Central Services we have divisions and specialisms. Links below provide more information:

• 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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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Project Management, and Human Resources

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services
• Professional Services

London, England, United Kingdom