# Associate or Senior Associate, Benefits Consulting [KPMG](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/kpmg.md) · New York · United States · [Sector-Focused](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/sector-focused.md) KPMG is hiring a Associate or Senior Associate, Benefits Consulting in New York. Posted 2025-09-21; applications close 2026-10-19. **Apply**: https://www.kpmguscareers.com/jobdetail/?jobId=136307 Posted 0y ago. ## Role details ## Role Overview KPMG is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Global Reward Services practice. As part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms, you will contribute to innovative tax solutions by leveraging deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies. You will support high-profile clients in understanding, analyzing, and responding to complex business opportunities and challenges, while developing your career through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe deeply in investing in our culture because it is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm. ## Responsibilities - Provide benefits and HR-related services by working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver Health & Welfare (H&W) projects to a complex client base. - Support client deliverables in benefits plan design, strategy, renewals, benchmarking, compliance, and other related requests. - Build and manage internal and client relationships, developing technical depth and breadth in areas of proficiency. - Manage risk and financial performance of engagements by supporting management with compliance, billing, collections, and budgeting. - Advise clients and be responsible for delivering high-quality benefits service and recommendations, providing technical support to management. - Participate in and contribute to market and business activities external to the firm. - Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment. ### Additional Responsibilities for Senior Associate - Provide project management support, including coordinating work with staff in other US KPMG offices and practices, outside the US, and adhering to internal compliance procedures. ## Qualifications ### Associate Requirements - Minimum one year of recent experience in employer benefit strategies; consulting experience is preferred. - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. - Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, work on multiple assignments, and manage assignments in a team setting, including leadership skills for managing internal teams and external clients. - Strong analytical, consultative, and project management skills; must be results-oriented with keen attention to detail and quality while working efficiently with ownership and management. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information. - Ability to identify, research, and analyze benefits-related issues and formulate alternatives. - Willingness to work at client sites and travel up to 25%. ### Senior Associate Qualifications - Minimum three years of recent experience in employer benefit strategies; consulting experience is preferred. - Ability to supervise and offer guidance to staff. ## Compensation and EEO Statement KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where Personal Time Off is not required (one at year-end and one around the July 4th holiday). For more details about our benefits, please visit the Benefits & How We Work section of our KPMG US Careers site. To obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA, please follow this link: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M301B_4_26. The salary range for California is $73,150 - $162,955. KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Further information regarding KPMG's compliance with local hiring laws is provided via the attached link. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis; candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified and interested in. **Note for Los Angeles County Applicants:** Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of these duties, including the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress, and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. ## Applying to this role This Associate or Senior Associate, Benefits Consulting role at KPMG runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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