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: Organizational Design (OD) Specialist/Talent Management and Development

Are you passionate about shaping the future of organizations? Northern Trust is seeking a forward-thinking Organizational Design (OD) Specialist to help us elevate our organizational design capabilities and ensure we’re set up for success in achieving our strategic goals. This role is perfect for a data-driven problem solver who thrives on aligning people, processes, and strategy to build stronger, more efficient organizations.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

•    Be the Expert: Serve as the go-to technical subject matter expert (SME) for organizational design, applying advanced frameworks and tools to tackle structural challenges.
•    Drive Strategy: Partner with senior leaders and HR teams to design operating models and structures that align with our priorities and future growth.
•    Lead Change: Support or lead transformational initiatives like reorganizations, workforce planning, and role alignment.
•    Shape Governance: Build scalable, repeatable processes and frameworks to ensure consistency and alignment in our organizational design practices.
•    Empower Others: Develop and deliver training, workshops, and toolkits to equip teams with the knowledge and skills to drive organizational design independently.
•    Leverage Technology: Manage and optimize tools like OrgVue to model structures, analyze data, and deliver actionable insights for improved decision-making.
•    Tell the Story: Use data analysis, visualization, and storytelling to create compelling presentations for executives, driving alignment and action.

Skills/ Qualifications:

•    Experience: 8-12 years in organizational design, organizational development, and HR, ideally within global or matrixed organizations.
•    Expertise: Deep knowledge of organizational design concepts, tools (OrgVue preferred), and large-scale transformation initiatives.
•    Strategic Thinker: You can craft big-picture solutions while diving into the details.
•    Data-Driven: Strong analytical and visualization skills to uncover insights and inform decisions.
•    Change Leader: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and guiding others through change.
•    Collaborative Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal and executive engagement skills.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape a newly created role within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As part of our Talent Management & Development team, you’ll have the chance to influence enterprise-wide organizational design efforts, partner with senior leaders, and make a lasting impact on our future. Take the next step in your career by helping Northern Trust build a more efficient, effective, and innovative organization.

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.