HR Consultant, Advisory- Ontario & Atlantic

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking an HR Consultant. You will partner with HR leaders to implement talent strategies and drive engagement within the organization. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, 4+ years of HR experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. This is a hybrid position that promotes diversity and inclusion within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace policies

Support for professional development

Flexible work strategies

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in professional services.
• Experience in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities for multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of talent strategies aligned with business needs.
• Provide client support on HR annual processes and engagement initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with Functional Leaders for HR program execution.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Detail-oriented skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Problem identification and solution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

CHRP designation (or in process)

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

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.

We are seeking an HR Consultant to join our Advisory team. In this role, you’ll partner with the Functional HR Leader and Advisory HR Consultants to operationalize key people strategies that drive engagement, inclusion, and performance. If you’re passionate about enabling talent, challenging the status quo, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, 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 O&A Advisory HR Business Advisor and Functional HR Leader.
• 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 O&A Advisory HR Business Advisor and Functional HR Leader 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.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field and post‑secondary diploma or certificate in HR.
• 4+ 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.
• A CHRP designation awarded or in process is considered an asset

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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.