Business Associate

Job details

•Proposed designation
Business Associate(RPO)•Role type
Team contributor•Reporting to 
Team Lead•Geo to be supported 
United States•Work timings
09:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Responsibilities

Roles & responsibilities

The position in discussion is with the KGS Recruitment Process Optimization (RPO) team for the US geography, as part of Business Services capability, which is an integral part of the firm’s strategy to enhance innovation, end-client support, and improve profitability globally.

KGS RPO team has been providing solutions to KPMG member firms globally. By leveraging insights and applying best practices, the RPO team assists member firms in streamlining their recruitment process by identifying qualified candidates for their current and future talent needs. The team’s capabilities include candidate sourcing, diversity hiring, leadership hiring, campus hiring and candidate outreach, talent mapping & insights.

We are currently seeking a Business Associate at KPMG where you will play a critical role in identifying and sourcing potential high-caliber executive candidates. Leveraging your expertise in thorough research, you will utilize an array of channels, including professional networks, industry databases, and market intelligence.

Your objective is to build a highly qualified candidate pool that precisely matches the specific requirements of the executive role in question. These profiles will be presented to the onshore team for further evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in executive search, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

•Utilize various recruiting sources such as job boards, internal databases, diversity tools, LinkedIn, deep web searches, and other sourcing methods to identify candidates across multiple functions, including audit, tax, advisory and business service groups.•Maintain and update candidate records in the tracking database, ensuring detailed information on candidates, such as contact details, career history, and assessment notes, is current.•Work closely with onshore team to understand client needs, define target profiles, and develop comprehensive search strategies.•Evaluate and prioritize tasks efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment to meet recruitment deadlines.

Qualifications

Qualifications

•More than 2 years of progressive corporate and/or agency recruiting experience, with a focus on executive recruiting and search•Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university•Ability to assess candidate qualifications and fit against job requirements•Proficient in using online databases, professional networks, and research tools to identify and gather candidate information•Independent judgment skills to support a client service and teamwork-driven environment•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Teams, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project)•Preferred experience with the CRM and ATS databases•Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills•Detail-oriented with strong time management skills•Strong expertise in Boolean searches across sourcing platforms