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• Provide benefits and HR-related services by working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver Health & Welfare (H&W) projects to a complex client base
• Support client deliverables in benefits plan design, strategy, renewals, benchmarking, compliance and other related requests
• Build and manage internal and client relationships, technical depth and breadth in your areas of proficiency
• Manage risk and financial performance of engagement by supporting management with compliance, billing, collections and budgeting
• Advise clients and be responsible for delivering high quality benefits service and recommendations, providing technical support to management
• Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

• Provide project management support, including coordinating work with staff in other US KPMG offices and practices and outside the US and internal compliance procedures

• Minimum one year of recent experience in employer benefit strategies, consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, work on multiple assignments and manage assignments in a team environment including leadership skills in managing internal teams and external clients
• Strong analytical, consultative and project management skills; be results oriented with keen attention to detail and quality while working efficiently with ownership and management
• Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to articulate complex information
• Ability to identify, research and analyze benefits-related issues and formulate alternatives
• Work at client sites and travel up to 25%

• Minimum three years of recent experience in employer benefit strategies, consulting experience preferred
• Ability to supervise and offer guidance to staff

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility.

• medical and dental plans
• vision coverage
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year
• calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
• two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday

Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M301B_4_26

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Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.