Advisory Intern Strategy People Summer 2027

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP invites applications for an Advisory Intern in Chicago. You will support Fortune 1000 and private equity clients with HR consulting, due diligence, and change-management initiatives within workforce and total rewards domains.

You should be enrolled or recently graduated with a relevant degree, maintain a 3.0+ GPA, and demonstrate strong Excel and MS Office skills, plus the ability to learn KPMG tools and AI-enabled solutions. Travel and on-site work may be required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing degrees in HR/IR/econ or related fields.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong technical, business acumen, and communication skills; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR consulting to Fortune 1000, middle market and private equity clients for buy/sell and performance improvement engagements.
• Perform financial due diligence on workforce, HR functions, and total rewards programs.
• Develop M&A and total rewards recommendations within HR space and analyze benchmarks.
• Deploy change management strategies and conduct workforce analyses.
• Design models to analyze financial and HR operational performance.
• Communicate findings in written and verbal formats.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Strong communication

Travel flexibility

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in HR/IR/Econ

Tools

AI awareness

KPMG tools

Job description

Career Level Requirement

Early Career

If you are currently pursuing college coursework or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the past 12 months. If it has been more than 12 months since you have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program you should explore experienced career opportunities at KPMG Careers: Experienced Professionals.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. You are encouraged to apply expeditiously to one role for which you are qualified and is of the greatest interest. You are limited to a maximum of two active applications. Give serious thought to your location preference. We strongly recommend applying to the location where you want to build your life and career long-term.

Start Season & Year: Summer 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: Nov 2027

Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2028

At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future.

KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Intern for our Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR consulting services to Fortune 1000, middle market and private equity clients for buy and sell-side deal (stand alone, carve-outs, spin-offs and bolt on transactions) and performance improvement engagements
• Perform financial due diligence on workforce, HR function (HR employees, payroll, time and attendance, HR technology, talent acquisition, etc.) and total reward programs (i.e., retirement, health & welfare, stock based awards, executive employment contracts and other change-in-control agreements)
• Develop and implement strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) recommendations within the Human Resources functional space as well as analyze total rewards benchmarks and adjustments to reward levels and programs
• Deploy employee experience and change management strategies to support affected workforces as well as conduct workforce analyses through primary and secondary sources
• Design and develop models to analyze financial and HR operational performance
• Communicate findings of analysis and key implications in written and verbal formats

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors ; Bachelors/Masters in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Math, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, or Human Capital Management from an accredited college or university
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client as needed Work location may be in the office, at client sites or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely; client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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