Advisory Intern, Strategy - People Strategy | Multiple Locations Summer 2027

At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future.

Advisory Intern

KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Intern for our Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR consulting services to Fortune 1000, middle market, and private equity clients for buy and sell-side deal transactions (stand alone, carve-outs, spin-offs, and bolt-on transactions) and performance improvement engagements.
• Perform financial due diligence on workforce, HR function (including HR employees, payroll, time and attendance, HR technology, talent acquisition, etc.), and total reward programs (i.e., retirement, health & welfare, stock-based awards, executive employment contracts, and other change-in-control agreements).
• Develop and implement strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) recommendations within the Human Resources functional space, as well as analyze total rewards benchmarks and adjustments to reward levels and programs.
• Deploy employee experience and change management strategies to support affected workforces and conduct workforce analyses through primary and secondary sources.
• Design and develop models to analyze financial and HR operational performance.
• Communicate findings of analysis and key implications in written and verbal formats.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Math, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, or Human Capital Management from an accredited institution.
• Must have a current or most recent GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong in technical acumen, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks, and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity.
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client locations as needed. Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business needs. Must be located within the U.S. when working remotely; client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

Compensation and Benefits

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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, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year-end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found on the KPMG US Careers site.

To obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA, please refer to: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAADVIC2_8_24.

Equal Opportunity Employment

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG 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 federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws can be found 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 that interests them.

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 the material job duties of this position, including the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as 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 the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.