Reward & Incentives Manager

5 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom KPMG-UnitedKingdom Full time
Job description

Reward & Incentives Manager - Employer Reward Services / 103751

Base Location : Leeds or Bristol 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 & Incentives Manager

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

We are looking for talented and driven Reward specialists who are excited by the opportunity to work within a growing business and be a key part of this exciting journey. The successful applicant will enjoy being involved in business development activities, including client proposals, internal and external presentations and writing material on technical and other matters. In turn, we can offer unparalleled opportunity to learn and grow.

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; Designing and structuring of new equity or cash-based incentive plans considering the tax (UK and overseas), commercial and accounting impacts and/or reviewing existing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose Advising on the tax impact of any corporate transactions on existing or new compensation and benefits plans and also advising on the tax structuring of transactions Designing plans for the wider workforce including all employee share purchase plans Advising 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 Pay and benefits benchmarking Maintaining awareness of market trends, competitor activity, products and services 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 Effectively managing commercial and contractual aspects of an engagement to achieve expected levels of quality and profitability

What will you need to do it?
Committed and driven a candidate who take personal responsibility and accountability for projects Team players who enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines People who are keen to develop personally and professionally and to assist with the development of junior team members Intellectually curious, open-minded, and analytical people, with an eye for detail and pride in their work Proactive professionals who deliver great service to their clients Individuals who are keen to develop their business development acumen from their current core level of experience Relationship builders who can spot and develop new opportunities both within the KPMG network and externally Flexible people who can deal with a fluid, changing, work environment Self-starters who can work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment Strong communicators in a range of situations both written and oral
Qualifications and Experience:
Work experience that demonstrates strong technical and client service skills as well as strong business development acumen ATT and/or CTA/ACA/Legal qualification
Skills we'd love to see/Amazing Extras:
Demonstrable experience of designing and structuring of new equity or cash-based incentive plans considering the tax (UK and overseas), commercial and accounting impacts and/or reviewing existing incentive plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose Designing plans for the wider workforce including all employee share purchase plans Advising 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 Pay and benefits benchmarking
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:
Leeds or Bristol
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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