HR Advisor

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/ Department:

The HR Advisor acts as a consultant to managers and individual contributors providing HR guidance to relevant internal client groups. Consults with management regarding the interpretation and application of corporate human resources programs. Builds and maintains relationships with managers and delivers Human Resource solutions that effectively address business issues and needs. Ensures compliance with all employment and labour laws. The focus of this role is primarily on day-to-day risk mitigation, providing guidance on the application of HR policies and programs. 

This role will be responsibile for supporting Luxembourg and Continental Europe, with additional scope to support other business unit clients or smaller locations.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Consults with managers on a variety of employment related situations and partners with managers on change initiatives with people impacts.

• Provides guidance and leadership to managers and partners on dispute resolution, disciplinary action, regulatory compliance, problem solving, redundancy and litigation avoidance.

• Acts as a liaison between managers, HR Business Partners and other HR functions to ensure coordinated efforts in line with internal client needs.

• Supports the implementation of HR programs (career planning, performance management, etc.) and coaches managers in supporting a culture committed to employee engagement, development and growth.

• Ensures compliance on HR-related company guidelines and policies, as well as compliance with all regional, country, local and company regulations.

• Maintains an awareness of, and partners with Talent Acquisition to help achieve a high quality, diverse talent pipeline.

• May participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives to improve HR processes and collaboration

• Handles highly sensitive, confidential work

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Experience in consulting, business partnering or employee relations

• Solid understanding of risk associated with employment law

• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, communication skills to effectively collaborate with employees and management at all levels

• Experience working with clients in multiple jurisdictions advantageous

• Exceptional ability to organize and execute responsibilities

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

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.