Global Compensation Lead

KPMG International Cooperative; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is searching for a Global Compensation Lead in Bristol. This role involves aligning global compensation with business strategies, managing compensation processes, and providing analytical insights. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or HR, extensive experience in compensation management, and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers opportunities to lead change initiatives while collaborating across diverse cultures globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; a master's degree and CCP certification are desirable.
• Extensive experience in global compensation management is essential.
• Excellent communication and change management skills across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Align global compensation strategy with business objectives.
• Lead the execution of compensation processes in KPMG's global network.
• Provide data-driven insights to leadership on global compensation trends.

Skills

Global compensation strategy alignment

Data analytics and insights

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field

Master's degree

CCP certification or equivalent

Tools

HRIS and compensation management software

SuccessFactors

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The Office of the Global Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) supports Collective Strategy v3.0 by being the most trusted source of financial, HR and operational information and insight that enables the growth and health of our business across KPMG. The Office of the Global CAO includes the Global Finance, KPMGI People & Culture and Global Procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Global compensation strategy alignment and governance to support the firm's global footprint.
• Annual pay reviews for colleagues and partners; compensation data analytics and insights; associated change management and communications; and SoQM compliance.
• Adapt compensation frameworks to align with global business objectives, member firm guidelines, local laws, industry standards, and market trends.
• Influence local compensation strategies and decisions to support global business needs.
• Lead the implementation and transformation of compensation processes, systems, and tools.
• Lead the execution of compensation processes across key locations in KPMG's global network, in alignment with member firm compensation principles and business objectives.
• Collaborate with local HR and compensation teams to ensure consistent application of compensation principles and policies across global locations.
• Develop guidelines and communication materials for pay planners and communicators based on member firm compensation principles.
• Provide guidance on performance-based pay strategies and best practices to drive and reward high performance, ensuring compensation decisions align with performance ratings.
• Collaborate with the Finance Business Planning team to forecast and manage the compensation budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control.
• Lead change management and communication efforts related to compensation initiatives, developing and executing communication plans to articulate compensation strategies and changes to all organizational levels.
• Build strong influential relationships with key stakeholders, including local HR and compensation leaders, senior leadership, People & Culture business partners, and finance.
• Data analytics and insights: employ advanced analytics to evaluate global compensation trends and organizational requirements; provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Governance & compliance: provide oversight to safeguard alignment with the firm’s SoQM policies; ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all operating countries; establish and maintain robust governance for compensation-related decisions and processes.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in global compensation management with a focus on strategic planning, modeling, implementation, and transformation across multiple international markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field. A Master's degree and certification as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Experience with HRIS and compensation management software (e.g., SuccessFactors). Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI.
• Deep understanding of compensation principles and practices in a global professional services or similar complex organization; experience with both broad-based and executive compensation is essential.
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, with proven ability to link compensation strategies to business goals.
• Exceptional communication, change management, and interpersonal skills for engaging stakeholders across cultures and geographies.
• Superior consultative, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to think strategically and to link action plans to critical business priorities.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Global Compensation Lead role and aligns with KPMG International’s focus on a high-performing, collaborative global team.