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Manager, Workforce Management & Payroll Transformation

Full-time

KPMG

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager Workforce Management & Payroll Transformation for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage end-to-end Workforce Management (WFM) system implementations and transformations, including current-state assessment, future-state design, requirements, configuration oversight, testing, and deployment.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives across HR, Operations, Payroll, and Finance, guiding them on WFM and labor transformation strategy.
  • Lead the redesign of core WFM processes, including Time & Attendance, Scheduling & Forecasting, Absence & Leave Management, and Labor Allocation and Productivity Management.
  • Execute the day-to-day activities of WFM advisory engagements for a variety of clients, including process design, system implementation lifecycle support, and project governance.
  • Translate complex labor policies, union rules, and regulatory requirements into scalable system solutions within various WFM platforms.
  • Support business development through proposal development, business case creation, and contribute to the creation of WFM transformation offerings and thought leadership.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five years of experience in Workforce Management systems, labor operations, and process transformation, with a strong client-services orientation.
  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university
  • Minimum of three full life cycle implementations leading enterprise WFM projects for organizations with 5,000+ employees.
  • Deep functional and system expertise in leading WFM technologies such as UKG Pro WFM, ADP Workforce Manager, Workforce Software by ADP; active certification is strongly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of WFM processes and best practices, including Time & Attendance, Scheduling, labor compliance, and integrations with Payroll/HRIS ecosystems.
  • Experience leading delivery teams, managing project financials, and coaching junior professionals.
  • Travel as required.
  • 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).

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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KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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