Temporary Manager, Personnel Background Investigator

KPMG
$127200.00-$246900.00
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
30 North 3rd Street (Show on map)
Oct 12, 2026
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Temporary Manager, Personnel Background Investigator for a twelve-month assignment to join our Enterprise Security Services organization. Responsibilities: Apply comprehensive and specialist knowledge in conducting background investigation case management and adjudication programming to mitigate and minimize risks associated with personnel and third-party talent acquisition, assignment, and promotional processes of parties with trusted access to people, information, and assets in alignment to all set forth governmental, client driven, or regulatory obligations Administer service level agreements and quality assurance deliverables aligned to the goals of the program via thorough, objective, and timely investigations Closely partner with Office of General Counsel, Talent & Culture, Risk Management, FSS teams, and other stakeholders throughout the firm to implement security measures complementary to the overall safety and security risk program Prepare technical products, reports, and other deliverables based on expert interpretation of analyzed data; direct, plan, and execute sensitive and complex background adjudication related operations and projects Cultivate and maintain effective liaisons with governmental, law enforcement, intelligence sources, and other third-party sources to understand current threats and maintain ready access to relevant information; actively participate in industry and other sector relevant industry groups to maintain a strong collaborative network Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: Minimum five years of recent experience handling internal investigations in a large corporate environment or government entity; specialized experience in workplace threat assessment, risk assessment, or background check investigations required inclusive of advanced interview skills Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; or seven years of relevant work experience Demonstrated knowledge of relevant compliance obligations (e.g, FCRA, EEOC), investigations methodologies & report writing, public records research, risk analysis & evaluation is required FCRA Basic/Core or Advanced Certification (PBSA) or Certified Professional Investigator (CPI), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant certification preferred Able to establish credibility as a business partner with all levels within a matrix organization and exhibit a high degree of influence; ability to be a strategic thinker capable of handling multiple, concurrent situations and investigations Exceptional verbal/written communication, collaboration, presentation, and negotiation skills to lead case management and adjudication in an environment driven by customer service, high quality, and teamwork; capable of building strong professional relationships with ability to influence all levels across the organization; able to set and execute strategic initiatives for team; creative thinker with ability to identify innovative business solutions; ability to develop strategic organization and resource plans, defining next generation business and leadership needs Applicants 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) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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