Reward Assistant London, England
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Location: Birmingham, London
Capability: Tax & Law
Experience Level: Junior Professional
Type: Full Time
Service Line: Reward
Contract type: Permanent
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. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets – we’re making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.
The FS Reward practice at KPMG is a dedicated team that provides reward solutions to both UK and non-UK headquartered FS clients. The FS Reward Practice sits within the wider KPMG UK Reward practice, which has grown rapidly in recent years. This role offers candidates the opportunity to join a business area which has wider leadership support to build upon its success and continue to grow.
We are looking for talented and driven Reward specialists who are excited by the opportunity to be a key part of this exciting journey. The successful applicant will want to be involved in business development activities, including client proposals, internal and external presentations and writing material on technical and other matters. Personality fit is all – we want people who will enjoy and are not afraid by the journey. In turn, we can offer unparalleled opportunity to learn and grow.
Roles and responsibilities
- Partnering with team members to support and developing awareness on a wide range of reward matter including; Advising Remuneration Committees and management teams on reward strategy, shareholder consultation, corporate governance, pay regulation, ESG regulation and practices
- Assisting with the drafting of Director’s Remuneration Reports
- Designing and structuring of new incentive plans; reviewing existing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose
- Advising on performance metrics including the use of ESG measures
- Advising on the impact of any corporate transactions on existing or new compensation and benefits plans
- Designing plans for the wider workforce including all employee share purchase plans, recognition, wellbeing and benefits plans
- Pay and benefits benchmarking
- Reviewing existing and developing new Employee Value Propositions
- Taking early responsibility for building and maintaining some of KPMG’s relationships with clients, including discussing people issues with clients and recognising opportunities to assist clients across different specialisms
- Working with other teams to support delivering integrated advice to clients in relation to their business issues
- Advising on technical issues and supporting the team’s knowledge management
What KPMG’s Reward practice is looking for:
- Committed and driven candidates who take personal responsibility and accountability for projects
- Team players who enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines
- People who are keen to develop personally and professionally and to assist with the development of junior team members
- Intellectually curious, open-minded and analytical people, with an eye for detail and pride in their work
- Proactive professionals who deliver great service to their clients
- Individuals who are keen to develop their business development acumen
- Flexible people who can deal with a fluid, changing, work environment
- Self-starters who can work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment
- Strong communicators in a range of situations both written and oral
Why you might want to join KPMG’s FS Reward practice:
- You want the opportunity to develop client relationships and KPMG’s FS Reward capabilities
- You want to join a growing team that is expanding its offering to clients
- You want to achieve a sustainable work-life balance
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree preferable. An analytical subject e.g. economics, finance, mathematics, business, statistics an advantage but not essential
Work experience that demonstrates strong technical and client service skills
Why work for KPMG?
Flexible Working
In your role, you’ll work flexibly across your location region – at engagement sites, our offices and home. Our people have always worked flexibly – so this way of working isn't new for us. We’re creating a tech-driven business to empower and equip our people to be outstanding in delivery, no matter where they work – through inspiring collaboration spaces and new technologies.
Inclusion
At KPMG, we recognise that we need Inclusion, Diversity and Social Equality to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which maximises collaboration and empowers everyone at KPMG to bring their whole selves to work.
Reward and Benefits
By joining us, you can look forward to a competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits, which can be found through the following link: Reward and recognition (kpmgcareers.co.uk)
Why Tax & Law at KPMG?
The issues surrounding tax and legal services are constantly evolving, both locally and globally. Which is why you'll find life at KPMG both intellectually stimulating and rewarding. There's also the scale and breadth of what we do – our services span specialisms such as Corporate and Indirect Tax; Expatriate and Private Client Personal Tax compliance and advice; and KPMG Law.
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