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The HR Digital Enablement & Analytics Centre of Excellence supports the transformation of how we deliver services. The HR Analytics team, in collaboration with the BES Enterprise Analytics and HR Technology teams, is responsible for providing proactive, scalable, and actionable talent-related insights that enable better talent decisions and stronger business outcomes.

The HR Digital Enablement & Analytics Centre of Excellence is part of KPMG’s National HR structure and plays a strategic role in strengthening HR’s analytics, automation, data storytelling, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

• Lead the execution of KPMG's HR Analytics strategy, translating workforce data into actionable insights that enable evidence-based decision making and measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with HR leaders and business leaders as a trusted advisor, shaping key workforce questions, identifying opportunities, risks, and influencing strategic decisions through data and analytics.
• Deliver compelling workforce insights and executive reporting, connecting HR KPIs, trends, and predictive analytics to business impact, ROI, and future workforce needs.
• Oversee the development of HR dashboards, analytics solutions, and data visualizations, ensuring insights are relevant, accessible, and drive action across the organization.
• Support advanced analytics and predictive modeling, helping leaders anticipate workforce trends, inform talent strategies, and improve organizational outcomes.
• Support HR data governance and data management practices, ensuring the integrity, quality, privacy, and responsible use of workforce data across systems and reporting platforms.
• Collaborate with HR Technology, Enterprise Analytics, ITS, and business stakeholders to strengthen data ecosystems, integrate new data sources, and scale analytics capabilities.
• Contribute to the evolution of the HR Analytics operating model, including governance, prioritization, adoption, capability development, and continuous improvement.
• Implement innovative, scalable solutions that improve efficiency, accelerate insight generation, and advance HR's analytics maturity.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing HR Analytics team, building capability in analytics, storytelling, stakeholder advisory, data governance, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related analytics discipline, including experience partnering with senior stakeholders and leading analytics initiatives.
• PowerBI and SQL tool proficiency preferred.
• Proven ability to translate complex workforce data into clear, actionable insights that influence strategic business decisions.
• Strong expertise in analytics, data modeling, statistical analysis, and predictive insights, with the ability to solve complex business challenges.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization and storytelling, with experience creating impactful dashboards and executive-level presentations using tools such as Power BI.
• Demonstrated experience working with large, complex datasets from multiple structured and unstructured sources, including strong SQL capabilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders, HR Leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading analytics teams, managing priorities, and coaching team members to deliver high-quality, business-focused outcomes.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence, with a passion for advancing data literacy and data-driven decision making.
• Bilingualism (English/French) and experience working with HR systems and data are considered strong assets.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. The successful candidate may be required to create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, laws and and/or regulations during the regular course of their employment

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information   

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000-$156,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000-$156,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Intelligence, Information Management, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related analytics discipline, including experience partnering with senior stakeholders and leading analytics initiatives.
• PowerBI and SQL tool proficiency preferred.
• Proven ability to translate complex workforce data into clear, actionable insights that influence strategic business decisions.
• Strong expertise in analytics, data modeling, statistical analysis, and predictive insights, with the ability to solve complex business challenges.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization and storytelling, with experience creating impactful dashboards and executive-level presentations using tools such as Power BI.
• Demonstrated experience working with large, complex datasets from multiple structured and unstructured sources, including strong SQL capabilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders, HR Leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading analytics teams, managing priorities, and coaching team members to deliver high-quality, business-focused outcomes.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence, with a passion for advancing data literacy and data-driven decision making.
• Bilingualism (English/French) and experience working with HR systems and data are considered strong assets.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. The successful candidate may be required to create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, laws and and/or regulations during the regular course of their employment

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information   

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000-$156,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000-$156,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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