Manager – Workforce Consulting

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KPMG Australia is hiring a Manager for Workforce Consulting in Sydney, full-time onsite, joining the Human Capital Risk and Compliance practice. You’ll lead client engagements across the Human Capital value chain, apply structured problem solving, build relationships with subject matter experts, and deliver high quality analyses and executive reports while guiding strategic HR, organisation development or payroll transformation projects. Essential: experience in workforce development or related areas, managing complex multi-stakeholder projects, outstanding communication, and proven problem-solving with data interpretation. Desirable: knowledge of HR and payroll operating models, governance, industrial relations or employment law, and sector exposure. To apply, tailor your CV to show project leadership and measurable outcomes, highlight stakeholder management, adapt to ambiguity, and confirm your willingness to be onsite in Sydney.

Company Description

KPMG’s Human Capital Risk and Compliance (HCRC) Practice is a multidisciplinary team delivering end-to-end services across organisation assessment and development, HR and Payroll governance and risk, industrial relations, employment law, and data analytics. We support clients across all market segments to manage human capital risk and improve performance.

Within this, our Workforce Consulting team helps organisations align both tangible (structure, process, workforce) and intangible (culture, leadership, motivation) elements to support the HR function deliver strategic value and manage people risk including psychosocial and payroll risk.

Job Description

As part of our growing team, you’ll:

• Apply structured problem-solving and consulting skills to address client challenges.
• Lead and project manage client engagements across the Human Capital value chain.
• Build and own relationships with subject matter experts and collaborate across capabilities.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and reports for executive-level audiences.
• Lead and project manage strategic HR, organisation development, business transformation, or payroll transformation projects.

How you are Extraordinary?

Through your work experience and knowledge in consulting, you have acquired the following skills and capabilities:

Essential:

• Experience in organisation or workforce development (e.g. workforce strategy, organisation design, organisation development, strategic talent management, HR transformation, business process improvement or a related area).
• Ability to manage and deliver complex projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.
• Strong ability to undertake and lead structured problem solving; logical analysis; and data interpretation to deliver actionable insights.
• Proven ability working on adaptive problems with high ambiguity.
• Prior experience in management consulting or HR or organisation development or business transformation.

Desirable (highly valued but not essential):

• Some understanding of HR and/or Payroll operating models, governance and compliance frameworks.
• Some exposure to industrial relations and/or employment law.
• Experience working with clients in retail, banking, enterprise, or government sectors.
• Familiarity with AI-driven HR tools, payroll risk mitigation, and capability frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, Human Resources, Law or other related discipline.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.