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Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Human Resources organization. This HRBP will be responsible for implementing our human capital strategy in support of the Engineering Homeroom in Melbourne, FL or Palmdale, CA and will require occasional travel to various sites.
The selected candidate will join a team supporting the Engineering homeroom and provide HR Business Partner support to leaders and employees in a critical Engineering organization. The incumbent will be the focal point to consult on and assist in the implementation of HR strategy, programs, and policies within their specific client group, including talent identification, performance management, employee relations, compensation, reward and recognition, succession planning, organization and staff development, leadership/bench strength development, staffing, EEO and other areas within the HR body of knowledge.
In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for project management of HR projects across multiple client groups, and must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, implement, and close multiple projects simultaneously on various topics within HR work streams. The implementation of these programs will be through proficient leadership and project management skills and close collaboration with HR subject matter experts.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate leadership and relationship building skills, a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Skillful verbal and written communication talents are required, and the ideal candidate will have prior success building or enhancing a collaborative, supportive and understanding work environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate how they have supported their prior teams through organization, self-motivation, and task ownership skills, with the ability to accomplish complex duties in a high-impact, time sensitive environment.
This position requires extensive senior leadership contact, and the ideal candidate will possess a track record of leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to realize results in an environment of ambiguity. The incumbent must have cross-cultural awareness and communication skills to be able to effectively interact with a geographically disbursed senior leadership team.
Overview of the role:
- Consult and assist in the implementation of HR strategy, programs, and policies across client group.
- Diagnose organizational needs and develop practical, creative/innovative, data-driven solutions to increase team and organizational performance and advance the business strategy.
- Ensure solutions are effectively implemented and sustained.
- Provide support to other client groups as necessary.
- Manage HR projects across multiple client groups.
- Ability to drive HR initiatives both at a local level and across various sites and Engineering disciplines
- Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships as the basis for being able to influence direction and drive change in partnership with HR and Engineering leadership
- Strong consulting skills; able to dissect the root cause or core problem to solve and bring appropriate solutions and resources to bear
- Deep talent mindset coupled with practical experience in driving leader development, succession planning and talent retention strategies
- Demonstrate analytic skills; able to translate business strategy into implications for workforce
- Inquisitive Mindset - seeks clarity and understanding in order to build the big picture and connect the dots; also dives into the details as necessary
- Strong technical competence across one or more HR disciplines:
- Leadership Development
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Key Leadership Traits:
- Unwavering ethics and values; trusted partner
- Strong partner and team player; focused on organizational and team success
- Embraces ambiguity
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Human Resources Business Partner:
- Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 6 years of Human Resources experience OR a Master's degree AND 4 years of Human Resources experience
- Demonstrated experience in prioritizing the workday, balancing multiple projects, and working across multiple deadlines
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Must be willing and able to travel 15-20% of the time
- Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 10 years of Human Resources experience OR a Master's degree AND 8 years of Human Resources experience
- Demonstrated experience in prioritizing the workday, balancing multiple projects, and working across multiple deadlines
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Must be willing and able to travel 15-20% of the time
- Proficiency in Workday
- Previous HR experience in Aerospace & Defense
- Current/active DoD clearance
Salary Range 2: $95,000 - $164,900
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.