HR Benefits Analyst
EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources
- 2 or more years of related experience working with employee retirement benefit plans, is required.
- RPA or CEBS certifications preferred.
KEY KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• Knowledge of and interest in employee benefit plans, related investments and the regulatory framework in which they operate
• Ability to listen attentively, combine information from multiple sources and take appropriate action
• Ability to adapt to changes and new situations by quickly taking in information
• Critical thinking to identify issues/needs and develop solutions while working under time, expense and/or other constraints
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively evaluate and manage issues
• Ability to work well in various settings, including independent as well as collaborative/matrixed work environments
• Ability to maintain strategic focus while completing tactical/administrative tasks
• Ability to follow detailed processes and engage in innovative/strategic thinking as required, performing well in both situations
• Continuous attention to detail, high standards, and ability to produce high quality deliverables
• Strong personal computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to perform benefit calculations, testing, and analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills to build team and personal relationships
• Strong reading, written and verbal communication skills to understand and communicate complex concepts and requirements
• Ability to effectively identify information needs and tailor communication to audience
• Commitment to personal growth, learning and continuous improvement
For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 18,500 employees globally. We serve the world’s most-sophisticated clients – from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands.
We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater.
As of September 30, 2018, Northern Trust Corporation had:
$10.8 trillion in assets under custody/administration
$8.2 trillion in assets under custody
$1.2 trillion in assets under management
$132 billion in banking assets