Manager, Partner Separations

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Partner Separations to join our Talent & Culture organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end workflows related to partner withdrawals, including retirements, resignations, and other separation matters; establish priorities, oversee execution, and ensure required activities, approvals, documentation, and communications are completed accurately and on time
• Own or provide direction on sensitive, high-risk, and non-routine partner transition matters; evaluate issues and exceptions, determine the appropriate path forward, engage the right stakeholders, and escalate material risks or decisions to leadership when needed
• Oversee recurring and ad hoc leadership reporting; maintain appropriate controls and documentation, monitor milestones and open items, and provide clear visibility into status, risks, and required decisions
• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted resource for separating partners, leadership, and cross-functional teams; set clear expectations, communicate proactively, resolve issues, and coordinate stakeholders to provide a consistent and well-managed transition experience
• Direct and prioritize the day-to-day work of team members and supporting resources; provide coaching, review work for quality and completeness, build capability, and ensure appropriate coverage during high-volume periods, team transitions, and special projects
• Lead improvements to processes, controls, documentation, and approved tools, including ServiceNow, CORE, and AI-enabled solutions; represent Partner Separations in cross-functional initiatives and use technology and data to improve efficiency, consistency, risk management, visibility, and the partner experience
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent progressive experience in Talent & Culture, human resources, governance, professional services operations, or a related field, including experience leading complex processes and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; high school diploma or GED required
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop others; set priorities; manage workload and coverage; maintain effective controls; identify and mitigate risks; and hold team members accountable for timely, accurate, and high-quality execution
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, independently assess sensitive or ambiguous situations, research and evaluate relevant information, develop practical solutions, and determine when escalation or leadership input is required
• Ability to leverage data, reporting, and AI-enabled solutions to support decision-making and process improvements, build strong working relationships, adapt to changing priorities, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
  
  

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