Reward Manager

Job description

Reward Manager – Employer Reward Services

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally

The KPMG Employer Reward Services team is a cornerstone of our business.  Operating from London we do work that matters, serving the region 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.

We are a network of specialists with a proven track record in Corporate Tax who can offer a forward-thinking working environment with a supportive structure and management team. We collaborate with organisations of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of tax solutions.

Why Join KPMG as a Reward Manager

This exciting role is within our Reward Practice team, based in our London office (although other locations will be considered)

The Financial Services (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.

What will you be doing?

Managing and delivering client projects on Reward workflows, which can include the following:

• Working closely with senior leaders to support and lead on;
  • Assisting in the advice to 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
  • Contributing to the design and structure 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
  • Contributing to the design of plans for the wider workforce including all employee share purchase plans, recognition, wellbeing and benefits plans
  • Pay and benefits benchmarking
  • leading one or multiple client engagements of moderate complexity independently, consulting with senior team members as necessary
  • Managing commercial aspects of engagements to achieve desired levels of quality and profitability - including expected utilisation and productivity targets

• 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 deliver integrated advice to clients in relation to their business issues
• Delegating work to, and reviewing work carried out by, junior team members from both technical and commercial perspectives
• Training and developing junior team members from both technical and non-technical perspective
• Assisting in the development of innovative solutions and opportunities for clients and being part of initiatives to bring those solutions to market
• Advising on technical issues and supporting the team’s knowledge management

What will you need to do it?

• 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 as well as strong business development acumen.

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Some experience in advising Financial Services firms on Reward matters and/ or experience with advising Remuneration Committees – gained in the capacity as an external consultant or in-house

To discuss this or wider Tax 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.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country, but our core hub is:

• London

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.

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