Director, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E)

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3><p>At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (ID&E) is focused on advancing an equitable, inclusive, and mentally healthy culture for all our people, with priority communities including Black People, Indigenous Peoples, People of Colour, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+. We are recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 15 consecutive years. We embed ID&E into our culture through focused strategies and leadership. We are seeking a Director to lead the HR ID&E Centre of Excellence, championing inclusive workplace initiatives and advancing firm-wide priorities. This role will work closely with the National ID&E Council to ensure initiatives align with KPMG Canada's strategic direction. The Director will collaborate with Human Resources, the Executive ID&E Council, the Chief Mental Health Officer, the Social Impact team, and Employee Resource Groups to drive the ongoing evolution of our ID&E strategy. The position reports directly to the Chief Talent Officer.</p><h3>What You Will Do</h3><ul><li>Lead the execution of National ID&E initiatives within KPMG Canada, ensuring alignment with firm strategy and people priorities</li><li>Provide leadership, guidance, oversight, and subject-matter expert development support to a team of 6+ direct reports to enable delivery against our ID&E plan and strategic priorities</li><li>Collaborate with the National ID&E Council to develop ID&E priorities aligned with firm strategy</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, providing expert guidance on ID&E policy, programs, and change initiatives</li><li>Represent ID&E on the National HR Leadership Team (HRLT), providing input and ID&E expertise on people priorities and talent programs and processes</li><li>Develop and facilitate workplace education programs to foster an inclusive and equitable environment</li><li>Design frameworks, programs, and performance metrics to evaluate and enhance ID&E initiatives across the firm</li><li>Oversee relationships with external vendors and sponsorship organizations, including contract negotiation and vendor management</li><li>Ensure adherence to national ID&E standards and support People Network Groups (ERGs) in their alignment with these standards</li><li>Collaborate with HR functional leaders, regional change agents, and CoE leaders to embed ID&E into talent programs and organizational culture</li><li>Serve as the data steward for all Diversity-related information, ensuring robust data governance practices are in place to uphold privacy, confidentiality, and compliance with internal and external regulatory standards</li><li>Leverage diversity data and analytics to generate actionable insights, enabling evidence-based decision-making that advances the firm’s ID&E strategy and enhances accountability across business units</li><li>Oversee project and resource budget, and participate in business and resource planning to support the long-term advancement and success of our strategy</li></ul><h3>What You Bring To The Role</h3><ul><li>10+ years of relevant work experience with demonstrated leadership</li><li>Experience leading and managing inclusion, equity, diversity, anti-racism related initiatives, training, and programs</li><li>Strategic thinking with the ability to plan long-term</li><li>A proven change agent with a passion for ID&E, adept at influencing all organizational levels and building impactful relationships with key stakeholders</li><li>Enthusiastic, continuous learner engaged in ongoing professional development</li><li>Strong ability to build relationships internally and externally</li><li>Strong commitment to ID&E principles and related education and training</li><li>Post-secondary degree, preferably in an ID&E-related field or strong knowledge of HR functions</li><li>Written and oral fluency in English</li></ul><p>This position is remote/hybrid. The successful candidate will support and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders across the country, and will create, interpret, and/or apply policies, practices, employment laws and regulations in the course of employment.</p><h3>KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information</h3><p>The expected base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $193,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The final salary is based on location, skills, competencies, and qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.</p><h3>Providing you with the support you need to be at your best</h3><p>This is a remote/hybrid position.</p><h3>Our Values, The KPMG Way</h3><p>Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.</p><h3>Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process</h3><p>We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We provide adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. If you require support, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.</p></p>
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