HR Business Advisor, Audit & Assurance- Ontario & Atlantic

KPMG Canada; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada is seeking an experienced HR Business Advisor to join its Audit & Assurance team. This Senior Manager position involves supporting talent strategies, developing relationships with Functional Leaders, and acting as a trusted advisor to foster a diverse work environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, along with 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in professional services. A commitment to driving change and supporting a collaborative team is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional services experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage competing priorities for multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support talent strategies and plans aligned with business needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Functional Leaders.
• Act as a trusted advisor in creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and detail-oriented skills

Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Ability to work well in a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Post-secondary diploma or certificate in HR

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.

KPMG is seeking an experienced HR Business Advisor (HR Consultant) to join our Audit & Assurance team and support the Ontario and Atlantic Region. In this Senior Manager role, you will work closely with the Functional HR Leader and Lead HR Business Advisor to implement and operationalize key people initiatives across the function. As a trusted partner, you’ll play a critical role in delivering HR support to all industries and assurance groups, helping us achieve our overall vision. If you’re passionate about driving change, bringing fresh ideas to the table, and supporting a team that is committed to “doing and thinking differently,” we’d love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Support the implementation of talent strategies and plans aligned with business needs with direction from the Functional HR Leader and Lead HR Business Advisor.
• Provide support to the client on HR annual process including Global People Survey, Engagement initiatives, pay planning, performance management, and talent reviews.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Functional Leaders and People Leaders to provide support in the execution of their accountabilities and the implementation of HR programs and processes.
• Partner with the business to create and implement employee engagement plans developed based on qualitative data collected from employees (stay interviews, exit interviews and focus groups etc.)
• Provide support for the Functional HR Leader and Lead HR Business Advisor in various HR related topics including research, preparation of reports, and creation of PowerPoint presentations on various relevant HR topics, trends and initiatives, highlighting opportunities that deliver value and impact to the business.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and their teams in creating a diverse and inclusive work environment by identifying opportunities to embed diversity and inclusion in processes and programs.
• Partner with the Centres of Excellence such as Total Rewards, Inclusion and Diversity or Employee Relations (ERS) as needed.
• Support the client to address a wide variety of sensitive and confidential employee issues including the ERS team as required.
• Participate as a project team member on HR and People initiatives.
• Oversee at least one direct report, providing guidance, support, and coaching.

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field and post‑secondary diploma or certificate in HR.
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources in a fast‑paced, corporate environment. Professional services experience is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities for multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal clients, gain credibility, challenge the norm and be viewed as a trusted advisor.
• Strong organizational and detail‑oriented skills with the ability to work in a changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• An ability and familiarity to work well in a team environment.
• Self‑starter who identifies problems and suggests solutions naturally.
• Excellent proficiency with PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required
• A CPHR designation awarded or in process is considered an asset

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

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1‑888‑466‑4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology‑first, people‑driven firm.