Senior HRIS Workday Consultant

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.

Senior HRIS Workday Consultant

Position Summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior HRIS Workday Consultant to join our HR Technology Capabilities team. This role will serve as a consultative partner to HR and business stakeholders, leading the design, implementation, and optimization of Workday and related HR technologies. The ideal candidate combines deep Workday expertise with a passion for innovation, leveraging AI, automation, and modern technology solutions to improve processes, enhance workforce insights, and create a seamless employee and manager experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with HR stakeholders to understand business needs, define requirements, evaluate options, and recommend solutions.
• Configure and support Workday with focus and expertise in core HR, including business processes, security, reporting, integrations, and related HR technology platforms.
• Lead HR technology projects from planning through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Analyze existing processes and identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and operational efficiency.
• Develop future-state HR technology solutions utilizing AI, predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, and emerging technologies.
• Drive initiatives that consolidate and enhance the overall employee and manager user experience across HR systems and digital platforms.
• Conduct impact assessments, prioritize enhancements, and manage project schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure HR data integrity, governance, security, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
• Evaluate vendors, technologies, and industry trends, providing recommendations that support Northern Trust’s HR technology roadmap.
• Create project documentation to comply with SDLC standards and controls, training materials, testing plans, and implementation procedures to support successful change adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Workday HRIS consulting, implementation, or support experience.
• Strong expertise in Workday Core HR module and additional experience in one or more additional functional areas, such as Talent, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence.
• Experience leading cross-functional HR technology initiatives and managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with reporting, analytics, integrations, and HR data management.
• Previous ServiceNow experience preferred.
• Exposure to AI-enabled HR technologies, automation platforms, or employee experience solutions preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of HR systems, processes, and technology capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical documentation and testing experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious, innovative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and leveraging emerging technologies.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

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 [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.