About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role
We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations professional to provide expert guidance and support on a broad range of complex employee relations matters. This role partners closely with managers, HR colleagues, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure employee issues are managed effectively, consistently, and in line with company policies and applicable employment legislation.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor, leading sensitive workplace investigations, mitigating risk, and supporting the development of a positive and compliant employee relations environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance to managers and HR partners on employee relations matters, including employee counselling, disciplinary processes, performance concerns, grievances, and terminations.
- Lead and manage complex and sensitive employee relations investigations, partnering with Legal where required.
- Interpret and advise on company policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Partner with business leaders and HR teams to identify and address employee relations risks and trends.
- Support the resolution of workplace issues through effective consultation, coaching, and problem solving.
- Develop recommendations and implement improvements to policies, practices, and procedures based on investigation outcomes and lessons learned.
- Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent and compliant employee relations practices.
- Participate in HR and cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing employee experience, policy effectiveness, and organizational effectiveness.
- Analyze employee relations data and trends to identify opportunities for proactive intervention and continuous improvement.
- Act as a mentor and resource to less experienced HR and Employee Relations professionals.
- Lead employee relations initiatives and projects as required.
- Handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
Knowledge & Experience
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, Employment Law, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, Employment Law, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations practices, workplace investigations, and HR policies.
- Experience conducting complex workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters.
- Ability to provide balanced, risk-aware advice in a fast-paced business environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to build credibility and trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
Valuable Competencies
- Employee relations expertise
- Workplace investigations
- Employment law and policy interpretation
- Coaching and influencing
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Judgement and decision-making
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Collaboration and relationship building
- Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Continuous improvement mindset
Work Authorization
Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This includes Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes, Graduate visas, Youth Mobility Scheme, High Potential Individual visas, Scale-up Worker visas, Temporary Worker visas, and other employer-sponsored visa categories.
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, Employment Law, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience in employee relations, human resources, employment law, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations practices, workplace investigations, and HR policies
- Experience conducting complex workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters
- Ability to provide balanced, risk-aware advice in a fast-paced business environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to build credibility and trusted relationships across all organizational levels
- Right to work in the United Kingdom for the duration of employment
Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match alongside an employer‑funded defined‑benefit pension is highlighted in employer‑verified materials and filings, setting the retirement package apart from many private employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is portrayed as solid overall, and two paid volunteer days per year are clearly documented across corporate materials.
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Parental & Family Support — Company sources and postings reference paid parental and caregiver leave and recent enhancements to parental benefits, indicating meaningful family support within the package.
Northern Trust Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.
Why Work With Us
At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.
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