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.

Northern Trust is looking for a Senior Consultant to join our HR Technology Capabilities Team to be part of our fast-paced, results-oriented culture as we continue our journey within Workday.  The ideal candidate should have a proven track record implementing or administering Workday, with strong knowledge of Workday HCM HR module.   In addition to core HR, experience in one of the following functional areas needed - Payroll , Time, Absence, Advanced Compensation or Benefits. Previous experience working with PeopleSoft and Service Now helpful.

Job Duties:

Partner with HR staff to understand their business needs and challenges, in order to elicit requirements, research and evaluate options and recommend solution optionsConduct impact analysis, estimate effort and prioritize HR technology deliverablesImplement, configure and support Workday and other HR technology solutionsDefine and test internal and external integrationsAbility to understand and manage project scopeResponsible for creating and executing test and implementation plansProvide delivery support and assistance for Workday and other HR applicationsAssist in delivery of high-quality solutions across multiple HR functional areas

Experience Required:

5+ years previous HRIS experience required3+ years previous Workday consulting or implementation experience requiredBachelor’s Degree preferredPrevious PeopleSoft and Service Now experience preferredAdvanced reporting and analytics experience helpful

Skills Required:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly excelAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize on a daily basisExcellent communication skills needed to consult on solutionsStrong technical writing skills necessary to document and configure complex functional requirementsAdvanced analytical skills needed to problem solve and troubleshoot issuesAbility to work independently, as well as collaborate with your team and HR clientsHave a curious personality and passion to learn new technologyExcellent project management and organizational skills required to be successful

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.