Senior Manager, Workplace Harassment Investigation and Reporting

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Canada

Job Description

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.

Our forensic accounting team in Montreal is looking for a Manager specialized in workplace harassment investigations and the management of whistleblower hotlines. This role involves conducting thorough investigations, issuing legal opinions, and making recommendations while ensuring the safety and anonymity of client's employees. The importance of this position lies in its ability to build trust and maintain a respectful and secure work environment for everyone.

What you will do

Acts as an expert lawyer in workplace investigations, manages the file and produces an expert report when required.
Acts as an independent expert in the context of a workplace investigation.
Ensures compliance with deadlines, follow-up and budget compliance, and acts as a project manager to ensure the profitability and productivity of mandates.
Also ensures quality control of deliverables and acts as a strategic interlocutor for the client with the partner responsible for the mandate.
Takes charge of particularly complex or sensitive cases, such as those involving senior executives, those with high litigation potential or those involving crisis management.
Approaches potential clients to promote our reporting services for incidents involving allegations of harassment, violence, discrimination, any other inappropriate or unethical misconduct.
Maintains and develops relationships with representatives of the various KPMG service lines, the firm's existing clients and participates in the solicitation of new clients at the level of reporting lines and harassment investigations.
Ensures the development of the skills of the professionals under his supervision, in particular through knowledge transfer, coaching, mentoring and training on harassment-related subjects.

What you bring to the role

Minimum of six (6) years of experience in conflict prevention and resolution, harassment, discrimination or violence in organizations, including investigation experience.
Undergraduate or graduate degree in an appropriate field of specialization.
Excellent communication skills - written and spoken.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Good analytical and synthesis skills and attention to detail.
Team and collaborative spirit.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.