HR Data and Analytics Consultant (People Insights)) at Northern Trust in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

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: HR Data and Analytics Consultant/HR Strategy and Planning

At Northern Trust, data drives all of our decision-making and HR is no exception. The HR Data and Analytics team pioneers Northern Trust's approach to talent strategy and organizational growth. As a member of the HR Data and Analytics team, you will play an important role in helping our HR department address the people-related data and analytical needs of internal clients.

The HR Data and Analytics Consultant is responsible for delivering data-driven insights and presenting information in a way that helps inform HR solutions to business needs. You will interact directly with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) on a regular basis to ensure they are obtaining the appropriate data and metrics needed and to collect feedback for future enhancements.

The key responsibilities of the role include:
• Exercise independent judgement in identifying and resolving human capital requests/problems within established guidelines
• Work closely with internal partners to analyze data and produce visualizations to support the understanding of data (turnover, job movement, surveys, etc.)
• In partnership with HRBPs (HR Business Partners) design and create reporting and analytics solutions to solve business issues
• Perform basic data analyses to provide insights in the organization
• Effectively consult with HRBPs to understand and anticipate the needs of the business; Use expertise to guide partners through accessing data, filtering data, and retrieving the most useful information
• Responsibly access and release sensitive data
• Able to serve as a key subject matter expert for stakeholders around the availability of human capital data, tools, and resources
• Able to learn how the business operates and understand the needs of the business; Use consultative skills to provide the best solutions for the business
• Work independently with your stakeholders (HRBPs, HR, Business Leaders) to create awareness and execution of processes and support models for recurring HR activities (succession planning, performance reviews, promotions, etc.)
• Leverage data governance for consistent, standardized deployment of data and metrics

Skills/ Qualifications:
• 2-5 years of directly related experience
• Familiarity with HRIS (HR Information System), Workday preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and general knowledge of Power BI
• Ability to prioritize a variety of requests and stakeholders; Experience with data management and analysis
• Self-starter with ability to independently complete projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong team/Relationship building skills
• Accountability/Ownership over specific relationships within the business
• Strong attention to detail

The successful candidate will benefit from having:
• A College or University degree in Data Management, Data Science, Statistics, or I/O Psychology 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.