Manager, Partner Separations

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If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Partner Separations to join our Talent & Culture organization.Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end workflows related to partner withdrawals, including retirements, resignations, and other separation matters; establish priorities, oversee execution, and ensure required activities, approvals, documentation, and communications are completed accurately and on timeOwn or provide direction on sensitive, high-risk, and non-routine partner transition matters; evaluate issues and exceptions, determine the appropriate path forward, engage the right stakeholders, and escalate material risks or decisions to leadership when neededOversee recurring and ad hoc leadership reporting; maintain appropriate controls and documentation, monitor milestones and open items, and provide clear visibility into status, risks, and required decisionsServe as a primary point of contact and trusted resource for separating partners, leadership, and cross-functional teams; set clear expectations, communicate proactively, resolve issues, and coordinate stakeholders to provide a consistent and well-managed transition experienceDirect and prioritize the day-to-day work of team members and supporting resources; provide coaching, review work for quality and completeness, build capability, and ensure appropriate coverage during high-volume periods, team transitions, and special projectsLead improvements to processes, controls, documentation, and approved tools, including ServiceNow, CORE, and AI-enabled solutions; represent Partner Separations in cross-functional initiatives and use technology and data to improve efficiency, consistency, risk management, visibility, and the partner experienceAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum five years of recent progressive experience in Talent & Culture, human resources, governance, professional services operations, or a related field, including experience leading complex processes and coordinating work across multiple stakeholdersBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; high school diploma or GED requiredDemonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop others; set priorities; manage workload and coverage; maintain effective controls; identify and mitigate risks; and hold team members accountable for timely, accurate, and high-quality executionAbility to exercise sound judgment, independently assess sensitive or ambiguous situations, research and evaluate relevant information, develop practical solutions, and determine when escalation or leadership input is requiredAbility to leverage data, reporting, and AI-enabled solutions to support decision-making and process improvements, build strong working relationships, adapt to changing priorities, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environmentApplicants 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. 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