Advisory Intern, Strategy People | Multiple Locations Summer 2027

KPMG Advisory Intern

At KPMG, we are defining the future of business by harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation to deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions that help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. We foster a people-first culture that encourages continuous learning and collaboration. Join our inclusive team to inspire excellence, deliver meaningful impact, and shape your future.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR consulting services to Fortune 1000, middle market, and private equity clients for buy and sell-side deals (including stand-alone, carve-outs, spin-offs, and bolt-on transactions) and performance improvement engagements.
• Perform financial due diligence on the workforce, HR function (including HR employees, payroll, time and attendance, HR technology, talent acquisition, etc.), and total reward programs (such as 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, including analyzing total rewards benchmarks and adjusting reward levels and programs accordingly.
• Deploy employee experience and change management strategies to support affected workforces, and conduct workforce analyses using primary and secondary sources.
• Design and develop models to analyze financial and HR operational performance.
• Communicate analysis findings and key implications effectively in both written and verbal formats.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Math, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, or Human Capital Management.
• Must maintain a current GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility, coupled with the ability to drive strategic outcomes and a collaborative leadership approach in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG's client tools and applications.
• Possess strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, the ability to exercise professional judgment and skepticism, manage competing priorities, 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 based on business need. If working remotely, you must be located within the U.S.; client site assignments may require travel and extended stays.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

Compensation and Benefits

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") comply with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and market considerations. KPMG proudly offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and robust personal well-being benefits. Personal Time Off and holiday observance policies are provided based on job classification and service.

For more detailed information on our benefits and salary ranges by city outside of California, please refer to the KPMG US Careers site.

EEO and Application Information

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or veteran status. KPMG recruits on a rolling basis, and candidates are considered as they apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously.

Note for Los Angeles County Applicants: Material job duties are listed above. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.