Business Title: Senior Associate, CW Personnel EvaluationRequisition Number: 118942 - 61Function: Business Support ServicesArea of Interest:State: NJCity: Short HillsDescription:Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Contingent Workforce Personnel Evaluation to join our Contingent Workforce Management organization.Responsibilities:
Execute compliance activities for contractor evaluation and onboarding by securing approvals, handling documentation, registering resources; oversee necessary training
Identify, understand, and summarize evaluation findings of contractor personnel and third parties for leadership approval; use judgment to assess severity, and escalate as necessary
Use workflow tools and document repositories to centralize and maintain documentation of all critical evaluation and onboarding activities for audits; assist requesters in meeting policy, and regulatory requirements for contingent workers and suppliers
Monitor and follow up on background checks and onboarding tasks, escalate issues, ensure clear to start and post-onboarding compliance, update case files, and manage ongoing certification activities
Develop and update third party evaluation procedures based on firm policy changes
Adhere to SOPs for compliance tasks and help maintain and improve these procedures; mentor junior staff and oversee offshore personnel; apply continuous improvement principles to enhance and improve processes and team productivity
Qualifications:
Minimum three years of recent work experience, preferably in contingent workforce shaping in a professional services environment
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and processes, applying expertise to make concrete decisions that impact the organization
Knowledge of project and program management methodology, tools and technique required
Outstanding organizational skills, time management and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members
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