Global Head of Compensation, Corporate Groups

The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Global Head of Corporate Groups to lead design, implementation and execution of compensation programs across the enterprise. You will guide base and variable pay, market pricing, and analytics, partnering with HR and senior leaders to align rewards with strategy.

The role requires 10+ years in compensation, strong analytics, stakeholder management, and experience with job evaluation, market pricing, and pay-for-performance structures. Hybrid work in the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in job evaluation, market pricing, and pay for performance.
• Ability to translate complex data into executive-ready insights.
• Experience with regulatory and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted compensation advisor to HR and business leaders.
• Lead design, implementation and execution of compensation strategies for Corporate Groups.
• Monitor external compensation practices and regulatory changes.
• Partner with senior leaders on budgeting and annual review cycles.
• Develop executive-ready analyses and communications.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Market pricing tools

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Global Head of Corporate Groups to lead design, implementation and execution of compensation programs across the enterprise. You will guide base and variable pay, market pricing, and analytics, partnering with HR and senior leaders to align rewards with strategy.

The role requires 10+ years in compensation, strong analytics, stakeholder management, and experience with job evaluation, market pricing, and pay-for-performance structures. Hybrid work in the Chicago area.