Contracts Manager (contract)

Overview 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. The Opportunity The Contract Labour Office’s (CLO) mandate is to partner with the business to enable an expedited and customer-centric positive approach to engaging external resources. At the same time, balancing the commercial needs of the business with mitigating risk to the firm. What you will do Applies technical expertise to advise, guide, and support Hiring Managers in the engagement of external resources, critical to meeting the needs of their clients/projects. Independently works on multifaceted complex cases, escalations, and requests to result in effective and timely resolution: With accountabilities for complex contract revisions, comprehensive risk assessments, change management, and managing difficult relationships; On matters relating to classification, independence conflicts, Partner-level resources, immigration, taxation, data security, services delivered outside of Canada, federal government security requirements, acquisitions, external-client requested resources, member-firm agreements, offshore resources entering Canada, alliances, contract negotiations, time/expense, agency/staffing firms, and subsidiaries (e.g. ITnet, Egyde); and By often partnering with internal subject-matter experts such as the Office of the General Counsel (i.e. Legal), Risk Management, Procurement, ITS Security, Finance, Partnership Matters, and external service providers. Under the guidance of the National Leader of the CLO, works on complex and high-risk cases inherent with engaging the contingent workforce, including, but not limited to matters related to external legislative and regulatory compliance (e.g. CRA, ESA, and laws), as well as KPMG Global and KPMG Canada polices and guidelines with respect to engaging third-party resources, independence, tax considerations, immigration, and data security. What you bring to the role 5+ years’ experience dealing with contract labour or a contingent workforce in a case management capacity, with basic knowledge on related matters. Previous experience drafting third-party agreements (including staffing/agency agreements), including liaising with multiple parties for clause modifications and negotiations. Previous exposure to immigration matters related to resourcing. Superior written and verbal communication skills, including ability to influence and confidently deliver messages using simple language or to simplify complex messages. Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor, and ability to deal with multiple stakeholders including senior firm members/ Partners, contractors, external service providers, and various subject-matter experts (e.g. legal, tax experts, and risk management). Attention to detail and accuracy is paramount. Proven ability to work well in a fast paced, highly demanding, team environment, and manage a high volumes of open cases with varying degrees of complexity. Organized, and able to manage competing priorities for multiple stakeholders. Keys to your success KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. This is a remote/hybrid position.
li-remote Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.