Senior Employee Relations Advisor - Hybrid

Illinois Defense Counsel; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Consultant to provide expert guidance to managers, HR partners, and employees on complex workplace matters. The role leads investigations, mitigates risk, and partners with Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to ensure fair employment practices and a positive employee experience.

Hybrid work model with responsibilities spanning policy interpretation, performance management, disciplinary actions, and organizational change initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant Employee Relations.
• Experience in Financial Services industry, preferably a GSIB.
• Experience conducting complex workplace investigations and advising leaders on sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME and trusted advisor on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Lead and manage complex workplace investigations with confidentiality and timely resolution.
• Conduct fact-finding, risk assessments, and investigations with cross-functional partners.
• Provide coaching to managers and HR on performance concerns, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and HR to ensure policy consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze ER data and trends to identify proactive intervention opportunities.
• Recommend policy/process improvements based on investigation findings and best practices.
• Support organizational change initiatives by advising leaders on ER implications.
• Participate in cross-functional HR projects focused on ER, risk, and process improvement.
• Mentor junior ER team members and contribute to ER best practices.

Skills

Investigation

Consultation

Communication

Coaching

Risk assessment

Conflict resolution

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Consultant to provide expert guidance to managers, HR partners, and employees on complex workplace matters. The role leads investigations, mitigates risk, and partners with Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to ensure fair employment practices and a positive employee experience.

Hybrid work model with responsibilities spanning policy interpretation, performance management, disciplinary actions, and organizational change initiatives.