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.</p>
<p>KPMG’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (ID&E) is longstanding. Our strategy focuses on advancing an equitable, inclusive, and mentally healthy culture for all 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.</p>
<p>KPMG embeds ID&E into its culture through focused strategies and dedicated 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 collaborates with the National ID&E Council and cross-functional teams to ensure initiatives align with KPMG Canada’s strategic direction, driving the ongoing evolution of our ID&E strategy. The position reports directly to the Chief Talent Officer.</p>
<h3>What You Will Do</h3>
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<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 the 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 aligning 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 regulatory compliance.</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 long-term advancement of the strategy.</li>
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<h3>What You Bring To The Role</h3>
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<li>10+ years of relevant work experience, with leadership experience.</li>
<li>Experience leading and managing inclusion, equity, diversity, anti-racism initiatives, training, and programs.</li>
<li>Strategic thinking, planning, and execution with a long-term horizon.</li>
<li>A proven change agent with a passion for ID&E, adept at influencing all organizational levels and building relationships with key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Enthusiastic, continuous learner committed to ongoing professional development.</li>
<li>Strong ability to build relationships internally and externally.</li>
<li>Strong commitment to and knowledge of ID&E principles, including education and training in ID&E and mental health-related disciplines.</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>
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<p>The successful candidate will support and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders across the country and will create, interpret, and 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 base salary is determined by location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.</p>
<h3>Providing you with the support you need to be at your best</h3>
<p>For more information about KPMG in Canada’s benefits and well-being, <em>note</em>: this section references benefits information. This position is remote/hybrid.</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. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.</p>
<h3>Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process</h3>
<p>KPMG is committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and offers adjustments or accommodations as needed. You may request adjustments at any point in the recruitment process. For support, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.</p></p>
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