Senior HR Advisor

Northern Trust Corp; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp in Ireland seeks a Senior HR Advisor to partner with managers across client groups, delivering practical HR solutions that support business objectives and ensure policy compliance. You will focus on employee relations, risk mitigation, people-management support, and the effective delivery of HR programs and initiatives, including performance management and talent development.

The role emphasizes coaching managers, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining confidentiality in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in HR, Employee Relations, or a related advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices and employment legislation.
• Proven ability to advise managers and balance business priorities with employee needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on employee relations and employment-related matters.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and employment legislation.
• Support organizational change and people-related initiatives.
• Identify trends through HR case management and propose solutions.
• Support delivery of performance management, talent development, and engagement initiatives.
• Coach managers on people management and leadership behaviours.
• Collaborate with HR partners, Talent Acquisition, and specialist teams to deliver HR solutions.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws.
• Handle disciplinary matters, investigations, disputes.
• Participate in process improvement and cross-functional projects.
• Handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Coaching & influencing

Change management

Discretion & confidentiality

Risk awareness

Communication skills

Job description

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

The Senior HR Advisor partners with managers and employees to provide professional HR support across designated client groups. Acting as a trusted advisor, this role delivers practical HR solutions that support business objectives, promote employee engagement, and ensure compliance with company policies and employment legislation. The role focuses on employee relations, risk mitigation, people management support, and the effective delivery of HR programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on a wide range of employee relations and employment-related matters.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Support managers through organizational change and people-related initiatives.
• Identify trends through HR case management and proactively recommend solutions.
• Support the delivery of key HR programs, including performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coach managers on effective people management practices and leadership behaviours.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and specialist HR teams to deliver coordinated HR solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary matters, investigations, dispute resolution, and other employee relations issues.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Knowledge & Experience

Minimum of 7 years' experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or a related HR advisory role. Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and employment legislation. Experience managing employee relations matters and providing advice to managers. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Ability to balance business priorities with employee needs and manage risk effectively. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Valuable Competencies

• Business partnership and stakeholder management
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Coaching and influencing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and sound judgement
• Change management and adaptability
• Risk awareness and compliance focus
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Customer and client focus

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.

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 [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Terms and Conditions

Candidate Privacy Notice California Applicant Privacy Notice Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (U.S) Transparency in Coverage Disclosure – North America Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), [phone] (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), [phone] (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Canada EEO STATEMENT

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S).