Analyst, HRSC

Analyst, HRSC

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.

As a Human Resource Service Center (HRSC) Analyst at Northern Trust, you will assist in the administration of various Human Resource programs, services, and processes supporting a region. This role will interact with all levels of employees to answer HR questions and resolve issues while complying with company and legal policies.
Job responsibilities will vary and, the Analyst will be able to demonstrate prioritization of multiple assignments and can easily be rotated or reassigned in order to balance the workload within the team.

Major Duties
1. Responds to questions and counsels employees and managers on HR policies and processes, HR systems, employee data, and assists with data updates. Inquiries may come in via multiple channels (e.g., e-mail, phone, case management system). Utilizes knowledge base, call tracking systems and/or third party resources to educate customers of the HR Services available to them. Encourages self-service tools such as the HR Portal and other systems when appropriate. Utilizes good judgment to resolve more complex or non-routine matters on their own and within corporate guidelines / standards. Will also be able to differentiate when critical matters need to be escalated to appropriate subject matter experts.
2. Demonstrates a positive, professional, customer and delivery orientated image of the company. Acts as a role model to other team members, including clients / customers who seek assistance from the HRSC.
3. Is proactive with providing continuous status updates, guidance, and information to customers, key stakeholders, and peers within the HR functional area team(s) to ensure case resolution. Provides feedback and recommends process improvements to management.
4. Processes HR Service Center requests such as organization changes, compensation changes, leave requests, other data updates, etc. including complex and non-routine requests.
5. Performs HR operational processes such as report generation, background checks, new hire onboarding, etc.
6. Ensures high-quality standards for all activities, initiatives, and tasks within the designated functional area(s) of responsibility. Adheres to all service level agreements (SLAs) established by the HR functional area(s)/team(s). Appropriately documents case details and relevant information in the case management system.
7. Ensures all functional documentation is up-to-date and available for HR processes.
8. Analyzes specific HR data (as requested) and creates formal or ad-hoc reports. Have strong technical skills in multiple areas of expertise and a broader knowledge of HR areas that the HRSC supports.
9. Will act as a training resource for other HR Service Center Analysts. Will back up for Team Leaders (TL) for select responsibilities.
10. Participates in User Acceptance testing of new systems or features of existing systems.

Knowledge/ Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with good analytical and quantitative skills, critical thinking, investigating problem-solving and decision making talents. Detail oriented in their work.
• Customer service orientation
• Works effectively as a team member/coach/mentor and provides feedback
• Basic knowledge of the human resource function
• HRIS application tools/system knowledge (e.g., PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office)
• Project management exposure a plus


Experience Required
A College or University degree and/or relevant work experience in human resources is preferred. Minimum 2 to 3 years in a call center with demonstrated ability to handle complex / non-routine inquiries.

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level