Employee Relations Consultant

Under general supervision, responsible for consulting business unit management, HR, and employees on various employee relations issues, including employee counseling, violations of policy, progressive discipline, involuntary terminations, interpretation and administration of corporate human resource policies and procedures. Investigates employee issues under the direction of attorney(s) when necessary.

1. Conducts investigations (under the attorney-client privilege when necessary) into employment situations; provide guidance to business unit management and HR on the investigative process. Consults with management, HR, Legal and Employee Services with respect to findings.

2. Responsible for communicating learning's from investigations to Employee Services, EEO, HR Risk and Compliance and Legal in order to facilitate improvements in policies, practices, and procedures.

3. Researches Northern and industry best practices, procedures, and programs; help facilitate change.

4. Assists EEO Officer in EEO record-keeping, including status reports on pending cases, internal employee complaints/issues; analyze trends; provide statistical analyses of employee population; assist the EEO Officer in formulating guidelines and conducting briefings for management and HR.

5. Identifies specific business unit employee relations needs; act as a liaison for ER to the business in order to facilitate the smooth delivery of various employee relations initiatives.

6. Works with ADA Services Consultant to resolve disability accommodation issues.

7. Assists HR Risk and Compliance in Northern's HR compliance program.

8. Handles all types of analysis and handles complex work

9. Represents the department in various meetings.

10. Works on projects and learning project management skills.

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Qualifications • 6 or more years of directly related experience.• Able to facilitate discussions and reach decisions.• Knowledge of corporate human resources policies and procedures and applicable human resources laws and regulations (e.g., EEO, ADA, etc.).• Knowledge of the attorney-client privilege and what must be done to preserve the privilege in investigations, etc.• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, good listening skills, analytical skills, and knowledge of business unit strategies, processes and practices in order to identify ER and HR issues and needs.

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.

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 America's best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us andapply today.#MadeForGreater