DataGovernanceAnalystandAdvisor

**_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. The Data and Analytics Office is seeking a **Data Governance Analyst and Advisor** to support **Human Resources** data governance and data management practices. This role focuses on **executing and embedding enterprise data governance standards within HR** , partnering closely with HR stakeholders and central data governance teams to ensure consistency, data quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The role serves as a key **liaison between HR and Enterprise Data Governance** , helping HR teams understand and apply data governance requirements in day‑to‑day operations, initiatives, and system usage. **Key Responsibilities** **Data Governance Execution (HR Focus)** * Support the implementation of enterprise data governance policies, standards, and procedures within Human Resources, including: * Data classification * Metadata management and information architecture * Data quality management * Data and records retention * Assist HR data owners and stewards in understanding and meeting governance requirements across systems, reports, and data assets. **Stakeholder Partnership** * Partner with HR teams to identify initiatives with data impacts and ensure appropriate data governance considerations are addressed early. * Collaborate with Enterprise Data Governance, Data Privacy, Information Security, and Technology partners to support HR data needs and compliance expectations. **Data Qual