National Director, Corporate Responsibility - 22302

The Workplace Solutions Team focuses on the integration of four core human resources functions that focus on improving the quality of different aspects of the work environment.  The Organizational Effectiveness, Work/life, Diversity, Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Community Involvement groups are blended together into one seamless team.  This team’s vision is to help support the firm’s strategic priority of becoming an employer of choice and great place to build your career by creating a compelling environment where individuals are supported, rewarded and challenged to contribute to the firm’s business objectives while at the same time achieving personal objectives.  We are currently seeking a National Director, Corporate Responsibility to join us in our Montvale office.

Responsibilities: 

• Support National Managing Partner’s comprehensive corporate engagement strategy to align philanthropic partnerships with overall commercial strategy


• Develop innovative civic strategies to realize firm’s corporate responsibility vision and maximize impact through service


• Provide counsel to National Managing Partner and collaborate with firm leadership on emerging issues and future trends to shape strategic priorities that support enterprise sustainability


• Develop Return on Investment (ROI) work streams and metrics to assess stakeholder perceptions, measure impact of key initiatives, and advance priorities to the next level


• Identify leading practices to support KPMG’s goals


• Develop and/or sustain strong partnerships with Points of Light, BCLC, CECP, US Chamber


• Identify additional entities that provide exposure to thought leadership


• Develop comprehensive communication strategy in collaboration with internal and external communications to enhance marketplace presence and strengthen brand recognition


• Leverage financial resources to best execute initiatives and programs, maximize philanthropic investments (sponsorships, conferences), and identify cost improvements advantageous to the firm


• Promote broader understanding of how strategic relationships underscore commercial business


• Cultivate and expand on existing national partnerships to build on the firm’s commitment to support employee volunteerism, community impact, and corporate giving


• Develop key national contacts, serving on boards and advisory committees and contributing the thought leadership of the industry through participation in committees and conferences


• Identify mechanisms to measure direct and indirect impact on KPMG’s efforts to increase engagement, impact strategic objectives, and enhance brand. Provide recommendations that help achieve stated objectives


• Identify speaking opportunities for National Managing Partner that maximize marketplace presence, networking, connectivity with clients and prospective clients, and thought leaders in corporate responsibility space


• Develop collateral for external use:  reports, videos, brochures, etc.


• Remain knowledgeable on current issues and emerging trends in the areas of corporate responsibility, corporate giving, citizenship, workplace volunteerism, and service


• Collaborate internally with Human Resources Communications, Marketing, the KPMG Foundation, KPMG Disaster Relief fund, Global Grants Program, Global Sustainability, and Ethics/Integrity to support the firm’s vision of corporate responsibility


• Identify recognition and award opportunities in the areas of workforce readiness, corporate responsibility, and volunteerism


• Write and submit for publication articles on corporate responsibility topics

Qualifications:

• Ten years of experience in corporate responsibility, corporate governance, corporate citizenship, human resources, or related background in non-profit management, corporate communications, public relations, or community affairs


• Strong relationship management experience, both in the corporate arena and with non-profit organizations, with excellent understanding of non-profit board roles


• Exceptional executive presence with ability to engage with C-suite executives and inspire confidence of firm leadership


• Demonstrated fiscal management responsibilities


• Demonstrated strategist and leadership skills with ability to manage, mobilize, and motivate teams in highly collaborative environment


• Specialized knowledge of and network of contacts in the corporate and non-profit sectors in order to act as knowledge resource internally and represent the firm externally, including a network of community leaders, philanthropists, businesses, and non-profits


• Demonstrated individual commitment to community engagement


• Exceptional organizational and project management skills


• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Marketing, Communications, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited college or university

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.