Find your purpose at KPMG Luxembourg
At KPMG, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a People Reward & Services Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our total rewards strategy, benefits programs, and HR services to enhance employee experience, engagement, and retention.
In this high-impact role, you will design and implement forward-thinking reward strategies that align with our business objectives, market best practices, and regulatory requirements.
You will also lead HR operations and people services, ensuring seamless, efficient, and compliant processes that support our dynamic and high-performing workforce.
We are looking for a strategic and innovative leader with deep expertise in Compensation & Benefits, HR operations, and people services—someone who can balance market competitiveness, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of excellence and recognition.
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of KPMG’s people strategy.
What you will be working on
Team Management & Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and upskill a team of Compensation/Benefits specialists and People Services professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Provide guidance, training, and performance management to ensure team effectiveness.
- Allocate tasks and responsibilities to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Be an active contributor within the People & Culture management team.
Reward & Benefits Strategy:
- Develop, suggest and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent with the support of our Advisory Rewards team
- Conduct regular benchmarking and market analysis to ensure that compensation structures are competitive within the industry and regulatory frameworks.
- Partner with Finance and Business Leaders to ensure budget alignment and effective reward governance.
HR Operations & People Services:
- Oversee the HR service delivery model, ensuring smooth and efficient employee lifecycle processes, including HR admin, payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
- Optimize and digitize HR service delivery through technology and automation to enhance employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and governance frameworks related to pay and benefits.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in HR operations to streamline processes and improve service quality.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
- Collaborate with business leaders, HRBPs, and Finance teams to align reward strategies with broader talent and business objectives.
- Coordinate internally with different stakeholders on the outsourcing strategy
- Contribute on the implementation of the comp & ben module of Success Factors
- Manage external providers, including benefits vendors, compensation consultants, and ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Act as the main point of contact for Luxembourg regulatory bodies on compensation and benefits compliance matters.
What we look for
You hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Human Resources, Business Administration
Proficiency in English (French and German are considered as an asset).
Experience: 10+ years in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, or HR Services, ideally within a Big 4, a financial professional services or a multinational environment in Luxembourg
Technical Expertise:
Strong knowledge of compensation structures, benefits programs, and HR operations.
Familiarity with HRIS platforms (SAP, SuccessFactors, or similar) and data analytics.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of local labor laws, tax implications of rewards, and compliance requirements in different jurisdictions.
Inspiring leadership to help our teams grow, foster a cohesive and nice team atmosphere
Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Ability to interpret compensation data, market trends, and business needs to design effective reward strategies.
Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage and influence senior leaders, finance teams, and external vendors.
Change Management: Experience in leading transformation projects related to HR operations, rewards, or digital HR solutions.
Team Management: Strong Team management skills including clear communication, setting achievable goals, and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure team members are motivated and aligned with organizational objectives