Sr Consultant, Employee Rel

Responsible for advising and consulting business unit management, HR, and employees on various

employee relations issues, including employment law, employee counseling, violations of policy,

progressive discipline, involuntary terminations, interpretation and administration of corporate human

resource policies and procedures. Manages employment investigative processes under the direction of

attorney(s) when necessary. Responsible for identifying, analyzing, avoiding, and resolving employee

relations problems via investigative, committee and project work.

1. Conducts investigations (under the attorney-client privilege when necessary) into

sensitive/complex employment situations; provide guidance to business unit management and

HR regarding employee counseling, progressive discipline, and involuntary terminations.

Consults with management, HR, Legal and Employee Services with respect to findings.

2. Serves as a resource/expert on employee relations including interpreting company and business

unit policies, progressive discipline (for violations of policy), involuntary terminations, and safety

and security. Consults with management, Sr. HR Risk and Compliance Officer, Legal and

Employee Services regarding same.

3. Responsible for facilitating improvements in policies, practices, procedures based on learnings

from investigations.

4. Participates in special committees to formulate/discuss Human Resources policy for the bank and

to address/resolve violations of company policy.

5. Participates in special projects to review and analyze Northern policies; research Northern and

industry best practices, procedures, and programs; facilitates change.

Sr. Consultant, Employee Relations

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6. Assists ER Manager and EEO Officer in EEO record-keeping, including status reports on pending

cases, internal employee complaints/issues; analyze trends; provides statistical analyses of

employee population; assists the EEO Officer in formulating guidelines and conducting briefings

for management and HR.

7. Identifies specific business unit employee relations needs. Works with appropriate HR or

business unit representatives to plan, develop, and implement solutions. Acts as a liaison for ER

to the business in order to facilitate the smooth delivery of various employee relations initiatives.

8. Mentors more junior Employee Relations Consultants; may review work of others.

9. Handles more extensive, high-profile work.

10. Strategic in developing, implementing and administering HR programs within functional areas.

11. May lead special projects

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• 10 or more years of experience. • Is a technical expert with in-depth knowledge in the area of Employee Relations. • Strong 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. • Ability to identify, analyze/evaluate, and resolve ER issues and provide consultation to

management. • Listening, negotiation, and analytical skills are necessary to counsel and coach managers and

employees. • Knowledge of business unit strategies, processes and practices in order to identify ER and HR needs

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 20,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!

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