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 ongoing and aims to advance an equitable, inclusive, and mentally healthy culture for all employees. We focus on priority communities — 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. KPMG embeds ID&E into its culture through focused strategies and dedicated leadership.</p><p>We are seeking a Director to lead the HR ID&E Centre of Excellence, champion inclusive workplace initiatives, and advance firm-wide priorities. This role collaborates with the National ID&E Council and other HR leaders to align initiatives with KPMG Canada’s strategic direction. The Director will drive the ongoing evolution of our ID&E strategy in partnership with Human Resources, the Executive ID&E Council, the Chief Mental Health Officer, the Social Impact team, and Employee Resource Groups. The position reports 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 that are 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 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 & resource budget, and participate in business & resource planning to ensure 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 a demonstrated ability to operate at a leadership level</li><li>Experience leading & managing inclusion, equity, diversity, anti-racism related initiatives, training, and programs</li><li>Demonstrated ability to think, plan, and lead on a strategic, long-term time horizon</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 who engages in ongoing professional development through formal training, self-directed study, networking, and workshops</li><li>Strong demonstrated ability to build relationships internally and externally</li><li>Strong commitment to and knowledge of ID&E principles, as well as formal education & training in ID&E and mental health-related disciplines</li><li>Post-secondary degree, preferably in an ID&E-related field and/or strong knowledge of areas across various Human Resources functions</li><li>This position requires written and oral fluency in English</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will be required to support and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders across the country while at KPMG. The candidate will create, interpret and/or apply policies, practices, employment laws and regulations in the course of employment.</p><p>The expected base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $193,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on location, skills & competencies, and qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.</p><h3>Our Values, The KPMG Way</h3><p>Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better — we do what matters and strive to uphold these values in our work. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply.</p><p>Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and can provide adjustments or accommodations as needed. If you require support, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.</p><h3>Job Details</h3><ul><li>Seniority level: Not Applicable</li><li>Employment type: Full-time</li><li>Job function: Human Resources</li></ul></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr