About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Overview

Northern Trust is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Lead to join our HR Technology team. As a senior application consultant, you will lead the architecture, design, implementation, and support of enterprise Human Resources technology solutions that support the global employee lifecycle.

The successful candidate will partner closely with HR business leaders, Product Owners, Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, vendors, and application support teams to deliver scalable, secure, and business-focused solutions across Human Capital Management (HCM), Talent, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning, Mobility, Workforce Analytics, and Employee Experience platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategy

• Define and maintain the HR Technology architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy and enterprise standards.

• Evaluate HR technology solutions and recommend platforms that best meet business and operational needs.

• Partner with HR leaders to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.

• Identify modernization opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure solutions align with Northern Trust architecture, security, risk, and compliance standards.

Application Portfolio Management

• Lead architecture and implementation activities across HR technology platforms, including:

• Workday HCM

• Recruiting & Talent Management Solutions

• Learning Management Systems

• Payroll Systems

• Benefits Administration Platforms

• Employee Experience Solutions

• Mobility & Relocation Platforms

• Workforce Planning & Analytics Tools

• Develop application roadmaps and lifecycle management strategies.

• Manage vendor relationships and influence product direction where appropriate.

D elivery & Operational Excellence

• Lead multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.

• Support annual platform releases and major transformation programs.

• Collaborate with development, operations, infrastructure, and support teams to resolve complex issues.

• Review technical designs and provide architectural guidance throughout project lifecycles.

• Drive incident reduction through proactive architecture improvements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human Resources Technology, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise application architecture, development, or technical leadership.

• Experience implementing and supporting SaaS-based HR applications.

• Strong understanding of HR processes will be added advantage.

• Experience with cloud-based integration technologies and APIs.

• Knowledge of identity management, access governance, and HR data security practices.

• Experience supporting vendor-hosted applications and third-party integrations.

• Candidates with experience supporting one or more of HR platforms are highly desirable .

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 committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust's history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Bangalore Office

The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.