This is a Senior Consultant - Workforce and HR Advisory - Sydney role with KPMG Australia based in Sydney, NSW, AU KPMG Australia Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Consultant - Workforce and HR Advisory - Sydney role at KPMG Australia Job Description HR functions of today carry the weight of an organisation’s workforce size and shape as well as its look and feel, often with a heavy administrative burden. Our Workforce and HR Advisory team advise HR Executives on their transformation priorities, including HR functional capability uplift. We help clients solve complex problems with common challenges being; the lack of proficiency in using data and analysis to target future recruitment, a greater need to plan for the shifts in workforce composition and enabling technologies, and pre and post-HR transformation priorities. Your Opportunity Forming part of the Workforce and HR Advisory team, this role will see you working with a range of clients, industries and teams across KPMG, where no two engagements are the same. Typical examples of the type of work we deliver include; Current state assessments of organisations’ industrial environment (think their awards, enterprise agreements, union relationship and employee demographics – instrument coverage, classification, tenure, engagement. Stakeholder consultation and communication frameworks to help organisations sell their vision in a way that meets industrial relations requirements (think consultation clauses, redundancy requirements and tricky transfer of business rules) while winning people’s hearts and minds. Developing all things enterprise agreement : long-term strategies, negotiation planning, campaign planning and tactical advice about aligning an enterprise agreement with a client’s future workforce strategies. Supporting wage compliance reviews by providing the data experts with key industrial relations intel (reviewing employee classifications, providing interpretations of how to apply instrument clauses and sharing your insight into common pitfalls in instrument application). Industrial relations subject matter expertise advice for projects led by other parts of KPMG. This might include organisational restructures, mergers, acquisitions and demergers, or payroll system configurations. Working closely with our consulting colleagues on other assignments involving broader transformational change. How are you extraordinary? You are passionate about the importance of fantastic communication to share ideas, inspire, and create change. You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms. You enjoy working in the details, with a proactive attitude towards accuracy and deadlines. Your Experience At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include: Understands Australian industrial relations, such as: the fundamentals of Australian industrial relations – the Fair Work Act and national employment standards, modern awards, enterprise agreements, and the interaction of state industrial relations systems who the key stakeholders are (employees, FWC, FWO, unions, employer associations) the process for making and varying industrial instruments. can translate industrial relations into practical, actionable advice. can lift themselves out of the detail to see the bigger picture e.g. how industrial relations might impact clients, business, employees and regulators. Is interested in broadening their expertise in more than industrial relations (think communications and engagement, change management, learning and development and talent management). Is proficient in the MSWord suite or willing to learn, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Has high attention to detail. Qualifications We are looking for applicants that have Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as; Employment law (please note, you do not need to be a qualified or practicing lawyer) HR Industrial relations 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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the KPMG Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Conducting current state assessments Developing stakeholder consultation frameworks Providing industrial relations subject matter expertise Key Strengths ️ Communication Attention to detail ⚖️ Industrial relations expertise MS Office proficiency Change management Stakeholder engagement Why KPMG Australia is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with KPMG Australia not with Hatch.
