Senior Compensation Consultant: Strategic Talent Advisor

Northern Trust Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and pension

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp. is seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant to guide pay decisions for ECOO and partner with HR leaders globally. You will translate compensation philosophy into practical actions and deliver executive-ready analyses across base pay, incentives, and equity programs.

The role requires strong governance and communication skills, with 7+ years in compensation and a track record of stakeholder collaboration in a complex, regulated environment. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Human Resources, or related field.
• Strong consulting, analytical, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted compensation advisor to HR partners and leaders.
• Develop recommendations for internal moves, retention, and pay decisions.
• Lead the global annual compensation cycle including data validation and governance.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/HR

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Northern Trust Corp. is seeking a Senior Compensation Consultant to guide pay decisions for ECOO and partner with HR leaders globally. You will translate compensation philosophy into practical actions and deliver executive-ready analyses across base pay, incentives, and equity programs.

The role requires strong governance and communication skills, with 7+ years in compensation and a track record of stakeholder collaboration in a complex, regulated environment. Hybrid work is offered.