Senior Manager - Global Mobility Services

KPMG United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks a Global Mobility Services Senior Manager for its International Social Security Team. The role involves overseeing UK social security compliance, delivering advisory services, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a collaborative mindset, along with excellent communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in international social security in Big 4 or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of UK and international social security systems, regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK social security compliance across a client portfolio.
• Deliver high-quality social security advisory services to clients.
• Manage and coach junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Power BI

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Job description

At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people - their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.

Role

We are looking for a Global Mobility Services (GMS) Senior Manager to work in our International Social Security Team, which sits within our People Taxes team.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day global co-ordination and/or UK service delivery of client engagements (dependent on the client portfolio), supported by our wider team.
• Manage UK social security compliance across the client portfolio, including Certificates of Coverage, Modified National Insurance returns etc.
• Deliver high quality social security advisory services to clients.
• Maintain up-to-date technical awareness across International Social Security and Posted Worker Directive, keeping abreast of changes in legislation and guidance, and provide insights and updates to clients on potential impacts.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials, including articles, whitepapers and presentations.
• Drive forward business development activities.
• Closely collaborate with subject matter experts in other areas of the UK GMS team, as well as Reward, Immigration and the network of KPMG Member Firms to deliver on cross-border and multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop, maintain and lead strong client relationships.
• Manage engagement finances.
• Manage and coach junior staff.

You will also have an opportunity to:

• Performance manage colleagues, developing your coaching skills

Experience and Background

• Minimum 8 years' experience working in international social security in Big 4 or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of UK and international social security systems, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and client relationships effectively.

You will thrive in this role if:

• You are energetic, committed, and ambitious.
• You have a high level of personal responsibility and accountability.
• You can evaluate and integrate complex information to identify core issues and present practical advice.
• You communicate with impact, both in speech and writing, and in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear.
• You are motivated by a passion for the international aspects of our work, professional proficiency, and a desire to serve, lead and deliver excellent client service.
• You have excellent organisational skills, and you are a self-starter, able to work under you own initiative.
• You can work to multiple deadlines, showing resilience under pressure and an ability to think on your feet and apply creative thinking when presented with a challenging problem.
• You pride yourself as having a strong technical expertise.
• You have a proven track record of exercising sound professional judgement, including the ability to identify issues/concerns and consult where appropriate with more senior staff.
• Above all, you are a team player, who collaborates widely to deliver best client outcomes and invests time in the development of their team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills are preferred.
• Microsoft Power BI experience