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.
This role operates on a hybrid working model and requires onsite presence in our Limerick office 3 days per week.
Department
The Human Resources department plays a critical role in managing the organisation's most important asset, its people. The function is responsible for attracting, developing, engaging and retaining talent while partnering with business leaders to support organisational growth and performance.
The EMEA Human Resources team supports offices across London, Dublin, Limerick, Guernsey, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, UAE and Saudi Arabia, while partnering closely with HR colleagues in the US and APAC regions to deliver a globally consistent people strategy.
The Talent Acquisition team is responsible for recruitment across the EMEA region and is based primarily in Limerick and London.
Responsibilities
Generate talent pipelines for niche, specialist and high-demand skillsets across the EMEA region.
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to conduct job analysis meetings and identify the technical capabilities and cultural behaviours required for success.
Design and execute innovative sourcing strategies using a range of direct sourcing techniques including advertising, referrals, headhunting, networking and market mapping.
Identify, assess and qualify prospective candidates through CV screening, talent assessment and candidate engagement activities.
Conduct competency-based interviews and evaluate candidates against role requirements and organisational values.
Provide detailed candidate assessments, market insights and recommendations to hiring managers, challenging assumptions where appropriate.
Maintain accurate recruitment data and reporting through Talent Acquisition systems including Beamery, Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Gather and present external market intelligence, talent trends and competitor insights to support hiring strategies.
Collaborate closely with HR Consulting, recruiters and wider HR stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the recruitment process.
Deliver a positive, professional and candidate-centric hiring experience throughout the talent acquisition lifecycle.
Skills and Experience
Proven recruitment sourcing experience is essential, preferably within an in-house or onsite recruitment environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support recruitment across both volume and specialist senior-level hiring.
Experience developing creative and innovative sourcing strategies that attract diverse talent pools.
Strong networking and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish credibility quickly with candidates and business stakeholders.
Experience conducting competency-based interviews and making sound assessments regarding candidate suitability.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage data, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
Experience analysing recruitment metrics and management information to identify trends and drive process improvements.
Knowledge of, or exposure to, relevant employment legislation and recruitment best practices.
Experience recruiting within Financial Services or Professional Services environments is advantageous but not essential.
Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
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.
