About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/ Department: Talent Advisory Lead/Talent Management & Development

Partners with Senior HRBPs and business leaders to translate organizational needs into talent development strategies for enterprise wide and BU/Group programs and solutions. Reporting to the Head of Talent Management & Development (TM&D), this role provides holistic TM&D advisory including the implementation and execution of all talent management, leadership development and team effectiveness, programs and practices in alignment with Northern Trust corporate objectives and priorities.  Key areas of focus will include succession planning, leadership, team and partner development and organizational effectiveness leveraging expertise across the TM&D horizontals, leadership tools and practices to drive performance excellence.

The key responsibilities of the role include:
Manages the Organization’s Talent, Leadership and Team Planning Processes
•    Builds deep understanding of the internal and external business landscape to inform and shape talent management, leadership development and learning experiences and programs that support and drive strategic business outcomes.
•    Leads the implementation, in partnership with HR, of all talent, leadership and team planning processes which includes but is not limited to: succession planning, leadership selection and assessment, talent planning and core talent processes (performance management, official title promotions) 
•    Actively engages and supports leaders on organizational changes and design
•    Works collaboratively with the TM&D team to provide holistic solutions to business talent needs inclusive of the effective use of tools, team building activities, development activities to support leaders in creating an engaged environment
•    Champions the individual development of leaders, managers and emerging talent 
Supports the Overall Development of the TM&D Team
•    Acts as a key member of the TM&D Leadership Team, developing relationships with senior stakeholders and championing the overall Talent Development function.
•    Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the TM&D team by leading special projects, conducting research, analyzing programs, and providing critical feedback that helps solve team problems or improve TM&D processes and practices.

Skills/Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Organizational Development/Behavior, I/O Psychology, Business or a related field
•    Minimum 15+ years of experience with talent management or organizational development with proven track record in a similar role
•    Expertise in talent management, leadership development and employee development, learning and skilling practices and blended learning strategies for all levels of employees and leaders
•    Strong proficiency with process and detail oriented
•    Strong business acumen, in-depth knowledge of business strategies across all client groups, and the ability to effectively apply skills need identification techniques to diagnose and direct talent development strategies to support enterprise goals
•    Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to facilitate large and senior groups through the use of group dynamics while encouraging creativity and innovation
•    Highly skilled in influencing and negotiating and comfortable navigating organizational dynamics. Strong ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, peers, team members 
•    Change management expertise and the ability to drive understanding and adoption

The successful candidate will benefit from having:
•    Master’s Degree 

Working Model: Hybrid  (#LI-Hybrid)
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.
 

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.