Senior People Advisor

2 weeks ago

Watford, United Kingdom KPMG UK Full time

Senior People Advisor (Employee Relations Advisor)


Permanent & 12 Months FTC positions available - Nationwide

Base Location: Birmingham or Watford plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations


The KPMG People Advisory Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.

Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support 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.


Why Join KPMG as a Senior People Advisor

Working in the People Advisory Services Team (PAS) you will have responsibility for providing business focused and best practice HR support to a designated area of the business. You will act as the key contact point for all HR matters for People Leaders (PL’s) in your business area, taking ownership of all employee relations cases of varying complexity.


You will be perceived as a credible and commercial business advisor. You will work with the HR Business Partners and wider PAS to deliver HR calendar activities and support strategic priorities, working collaboratively across the People function to provide a seamless and first class HR service.


As a member of the PAS team, you are expected to demonstrate the Firm’s values at all times and be seen as a role model to your client groups and team. As a Senior People Advisor you will be expected to use your initiate and take the lead during key calendar activities and team discussions; this includes supporting your PAS Assistant Manager and providing additional guidance and support to your People Advisor colleagues, to ensure any of the key deliverables are met.


What will you be doing?


  • Work as part of a virtual team with the HR Business Partner Teams and Centres of Excellence to deliver excellent client service.
  • Resolve straightforward and complex people issues to deliver commercially pragmatic outcomes, escalating as appropriate
  • Take a commercial, considered stance to risk assessment linking in with Employment Law Advisory Team (ELAT), escalating issues as appropriate to an HR Advisory Account Manager before escalation to the relevant CoE or HR Business Partner
  • Advise on disciplinary, grievance and performance issues – including exam training failures
  • Providing advice to performance managers (PMs), PLs and Partners and the tools to deal with long term/persistent absences – including OH referrals. Coach PMs and PLs on return to work conversations
  • Work closely with People Information team to respond to requirements for management information including staff movements, recruitment rates, KPIs, talent and exit analysis


What will you need to do it?


  • A strong background in Employee Relations
  • Have a proven ability to build relationships and communicate with people at all levels both internally and external to KPMG
  • Possess strong problem solving and facilitation skills
  • Be an excellent communicator – written and verbal
  • Have strong influencing skills and the ability to challenge senior colleagues
  • Demonstrate creative thinking and an innovative approach to projects / tasks
  • Have a proven ability to work to deadlines and work without supervision
  • Have excellent IT skills including Excel, PowerPoint and SAP or equivalent HR system


Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:


  • It is expected that you will be CIPD or part CIPD qualified or have the desire to study for the CIPD qualification.


To discuss this or wider Central Services 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 Central Service hubs for this role are:

  • Birmingham
  • Watford

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.


Find out more:

Within Central Services we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

  • Central Services (KBS) at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/kpmg-business-services/
  • Inclusivity and KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
  • KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/


For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:

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  • KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/
  • KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/
  • KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals

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