A Compensation or Benefits Manager manages compensation and benefits systems and records for an organization or company. Determines pay structure and job classifications for company employees. Supervises payroll, accounting of employee benefits, and payout of benefits such as pensions or disability insurance.
Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits KPMG life insurance, 401(k) United States, California, Santa Clara 3975 Freedom Circle (Show on map) Jul 14, 2026 At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists; enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits to join our Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice.
Responsibilities:
Deliver and manage a team focused on assisting our clients through a corporate transaction event (such as merger and acquisition, divestiture, IPO) from a tax and operational perspective focused on employee reward which includes, but is not limited to, identifying and analyzing tax and operational matters that may contribute to tax exposure, drafting technical memorandums, mapping and designing post-transaction operational processes and compliance, executive and employee communications, post-transaction integration of compensation, benefits and share-based compensation programs worldwide; perform above responsibilities outside deal context to the extent necessary
Cultivate and maintain senior-level client relationships; advise and deliver on technical, compliance and operational matters with depth and a high-level of accountability for quality service delivery, driving project management and anticipating client needs.
Lead engagement teams on daily engagement service delivery and operations, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of compliance and consulting services
Manage quality, risk and financial performance of engagements, including team assignments, timely billing, collections and budget
Collaborate, contribute, and present to external/internal clients and perform business development activities cross functionally including active participation in external/internal firm events
Coach and mentor other tax professionals; responsible for the development and motivation of the engagement team
Qualifications:
Minimum seven years of recent experience in employer benefit strategies; preferred experience in at least three of following areas: total rewards and benefits, global compensation and equity sourcing and taxation, domestic and global employment tax compliance and consulting, Mergers and Acquisitions advisory, executive compensation and compensation integration, mobility tax compliance and consulting, corporate taxation, ASC 718, ASC 740, share-based compensation delivery and data and analytics
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in; Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field required. Law degree is a plus.
Licensed CPA, EA, JD/LLM or completion of one of the advanced degrees or professional designations: MBA, Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASOA), Engineering s-Record (ENR) American College Testing (ACT), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), in addition to others on KPMG's approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials; should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations/credentials for the hiring practice/service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list
Strong project management skills with experience in leading multiple large complex multi-national client engagements and client service teams; ability to prioritize multiple projects and anticipate client needs as well as the ability to identify and develop client service opportunities, and foster client relationships by demonstrating technical and operational proficiency
Ability to reimagine and convey innovative ideas, approaches and solutions in people, process and technology to meet client needs while being flexible and adaptable to change
Excellent advisory, quantitative, analytical and project management skills with strong verbal and written communications and presentation skills; capability to articulate complex information in a timely manner and possess a commitment to quality and results with exceptional attention to detail KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.
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