Senior HR Business Partner

The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services, we do work that matters.

Within Central Services, we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK. From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG as a Senior HR Business Partner

Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned internal client group, managing and delivering an outstanding HR business service to clients. Also acts as a key facilitator and enabler of the matrixed organisation and a driver of change.

What will you be doing?

• Account Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal clients, specifically with the Functional Leadership team. Develop a deep understanding of the client group to deliver the best service possible. Provide support, trusted advice and challenge to clients.
• Delivery of People Strategy / Performance Group People Plan & Annual People Calendar: Work with relevant Leaders to provide input to form or inform the strategic people plan based on knowledge, needs and analysis of the client group. Operate autonomously within the parameters of the agreed people plan to deliver the requirements of the function.
• Recruitment: Work closely with Leaders and the Recruitment and Resourcing teams to ensure that they understand the future requirements of the client group at all levels. Advise on the structure of packages to be offered to new hires.
• HR Advice: Support the resolution of highly complex and/or high-risk people issues and flag high risk issues to HR Lead as appropriate. Provide coaching support to others in effective people management.

What will you need to do it?

• Deep and broad HR knowledge (CIPD qualification or equivalent).
• Project management experience of large scale / cross-functional activities.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen and understanding of the business.
• Strategic thinker and ability to translate business needs into people plans.
• Ability to work autonomously to deliver agreed people plans.
• Strong client relationships and influencing skills to establish credibility.
• Honed collaboration skills, understanding how to operate in a complex, matrixed organisation.

To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG. With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.