Associate, HR People Relations

Job Description

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, HR People Relations Group to join our HR organization.

Responsibilities:

• Address employee relations cases of low complexity, consult with OGC as appropriate and counsel employees through situations by interpreting and applying knowledge of firm and HR policies
• Support HR Management on low complexity investigations on a variety of matters, including violation of firm policy or procedure, perceived unfair treatment and unlawful workplace activity
• Participate in oversight of employee conflicts, supporting AWA process, evaluating requests for medical accommodations; supporting emergency response/crisis management cases; employee separations, leaves of absence, transfers and relocations, and outside employment verifications
• Escalate more complex issues as necessary to PRG management; other duties may involve support of annual performance assessment and salary review processes in conjunction with the HRBAs as needed
• Provide OMP/Local Office support and counsel on HR programs to HR Management team, including but not limited to I&D, Affirmative Action initiatives, EOC, Town Hall meetings and HR reporting

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of recent experience in human resources
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• Strong understanding of basic HR principles
• Ability to handle highly confidential information, ability to multi-task and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft; highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel