Senior Consultant, Pay Equity

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG in Canada’s team of experienced professionals help organizations understand their legal and compliance obligations as it relates to Pay Equity legislation across Canada.  The purpose of pay equity is to correct systemic gender-based discrimination in compensation traditionally experienced by employees who work in female-dominated jobs.  KPMG works closely with clients to carry out risk analyses, establish and support pay equity committees, and provide customized training and tools to carry out each step of the process required to achieve and maintain equity.

Under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Pay Equity;

• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and requirements and supporting them in designing customized job evaluation systems tailored to their organization.
• Provide comprehensive training to clients on job evaluation methodology using KPMGs Job Evaluation tool. Demonstrate its features, explain how to input data, and show how to interpret the results.
• Conduct comprehensive job evaluations: Assess the roles, responsibilities, skills, efforts and working conditions required for various jobs to determine their value.
• Develop detailed job descriptions: Create clear and concise job descriptions that accurately reflect the duties and requirements of each position. Participate in collecting job documentation including conducting employee interviews.
• Provide expert recommendations on job classifications: advise clients on how to classify jobs and determine appropriate pay scales.
• Collaborate with clients and facilitating meetings: work closely with clients including pay equity committees and HR teams to develop and implement job evaluation systems.
• Work in close collaboration with KPMG’s Pay Equity team on client engagements.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously: juggle multiple projects at once, ensuring exceptional service and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Conduct market research: stay updated on labor laws, compensation trends, and best practices in the industry.
• Train and mentor junior staff: share knowledge and expertise with team members, helping them develop their skills in job evaluation.
• Prepare detailed PowerPoint presentations: compile findings into reports, and present to clients.
• Collaborate with the legal team for compliance: work with the legal team to ensure that all compensation strategies and policies comply with federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in job evaluation
• Exceptional client service skills and a proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of pay equity legislation.
• Proficiency in Excel and job evaluation tools. (Hay, Mercer…)

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. The successful candidate may be required to create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, laws and and/or regulations during the regular course of their employment.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information 

In British Columbia, the expected base salary range for this position is $64,500,000 to $92,500 and may be eligible for bonus. The determination of an applicant’s compensation within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition to total compensation, KPMG also offers a comprehensive, competitive Total Rewards program. 

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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