Senior Manager, Global Mobility Services

At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.

Role

We are looking for a Global Mobility Services (GMS) Senior Manager to work in our International Social Security Team, which sits within our People Taxes team.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day global co-ordination and/or UK service delivery of client engagements (dependent on the client portfolio), supported by our wider team.
• Manage UK social security compliance across the client portfolio, including Certificates of Coverage, Modified National Insurance returns etc.
• Deliver high quality social security advisory services to clients.
• Maintain up-to-date technical awareness across International Social Security and Posted Worker Directive, keeping abreast of changes in legislation and guidance, and provide insights and updates to clients on potential impacts.
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials, including articles, whitepapers and presentations.
• Drive forward business development activities.
• Closely collaborate with subject matter experts in other areas of the UK GMS team, as well as Reward, Immigration and the network of KPMG Member Firms to deliver on cross-border and multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop, maintain and lead strong client relationships.
• Manage engagement finances.
• Manage and coach junior staff.

You will also have an opportunity to:

• Performance manage colleagues, developing your coaching skills

Experience and Background

• Minimum 8 years’ experience working in international social security in Big 4 or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of UK and international social security systems, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and client relationships effectively.

You will thrive in this role if:

• You are energetic, committed, and ambitious.
• You have a high level of personal responsibility and accountability.
• You can evaluate and integrate complex information to identify core issues and present practical advice.
• You communicate with impact, both in speech and writing, and in a way that is open, honest, consistent, and clear.
• You are motivated by a passion for the international aspects of our work, professional proficiency, and a desire to serve, lead and deliver excellent client service.
• You have excellent organisational skills, and you are a self-starter, able to work under you own initiative.
• You can work to multiple deadlines, showing resilience under pressure and an ability to think on your feet and apply creative thinking when presented with a challenging problem.
• You pride yourself as having a strong technical expertise.
• You have a proven track record of exercising sound professional judgement, including the ability to identify issues/concerns and consult where appropriate with more senior staff.
• Above all, you are a team player, who collaborates widely to deliver best client outcomes and invests time in the development of their team.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills are preferred.
• Microsoft Power BI experience