HR Business Partner, Tax

KPMG Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Canada is seeking a Tax HR Business Partner to enhance talent management strategies within the Tax function. This role requires extensive HR knowledge and experience in professional services, focusing on building relationships and providing strategic insights to leadership. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR experience and fluency in English, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR practitioner.
• 5+ years of professional services experience with a deep understanding of the Tax business.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Act as an internal consultant to the Tax team, providing solutions and strategic insights.
• Analyze talent issues and bring data-driven insights.
• Develop talent through succession planning.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analysis

Communication

Relationship building

Influencing

Education

CHRP or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Tax HR Business Partner (HRBP) works with the Tax Canadian Managing Partner (CMP) and Tax Leadership Team (TLT) on the development and implementation of the Tax Talent Management Strategy and related programs within Tax. As an ‘HR Account Manager’ for the Tax function, the HRBP collaborates with specialists in Talent Attraction, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, and other HR Business Partners to assess the current state of the function from a people perspective and make recommendations for a future state to enhance talent deployment, retention, engagement, and development.

Application deadline

May 23

What You Will Do

1. Participate as an active member of the National HR Leadership Team representing the Tax function.
2. Act as an internal consultant to the Tax team, providing solutions and strategic insights to meet talent needs.
3. Provide industry and market best practices and thought leadership on organizational and talent strategy.
4. Build strong, collaborative relationships with leadership at an executive level to add value to business results.
5. Provide functional HR direction during business planning, working with the Tax Leadership Team and National HR Leadership Team.
6. Analyze talent issues with the CMP and TLT, partnering with Centres of Expertise as needed, and bring data-driven insights.
7. Develop talent through succession planning and next-generation leadership processes.
8. Identify opportunities for individual growth and team enhancement within Tax.
9. Drive cross-functional efficiencies with other HR Business Partners.
10. Coordinate with HR (Delivery Center and COEs) to ensure aligned and effective HR services, providing feedback for continuous improvement.

What You Bring To The Role

1. 10+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR practitioner.
2. 5+ years of professional services experience with a deep understanding of the Tax business and current talent trends.
3. Ability to build relationships quickly and influence at leadership and executive levels.
4. Extensive HR knowledge including rewards, performance management, career development, learning, and organizational development.
5. CHRP or equivalent experience is an asset.
6. Strategic thinking, with strong analysis, presentation, and communication skills.
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to market changes.
8. Self-starter with timely, relevant insights for leadership.
9. Strong skills in understanding business issues, building rapport, inquiry, listening, diagnosis, and influencing.
10. Fluency in English, both written and oral, with the ability to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues and stakeholders. Must be able to interpret and apply policies, practices, laws, and regulations.

Additional Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $115,500 to $193,000, potentially including bonus awards. Salary is determined based on location, skills, competencies, and qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.

Our Values - The KPMG Way

• Integrity: We do what is right
• Excellence: We never stop learning and improving
• Courage: We think and act boldly
• Together: We respect each other and draw strength from our differences
• For Better: We do what matters

Diversity and Inclusion

KPMG in Canada is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates and encourage you to apply, bringing your whole self to work.

Adjustments and Accommodations

We are dedicated to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments and accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the process. For support, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.