RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

DESCRIPTION

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Human Resources Business Partner 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 Production Engineering and Operations (PE&O) Homeroom onsite in Palmdale, CA OR Clearfield, UT and will require occasional travel to various sites.
The selected HR Business Partner will provide support to PE&O leaders and employees. The incumbent will be the focal point to consult on and assist in the implementation of HR strategy, programs, and policies across multiple client groups, 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. The implementation of these programs will be through proficient leadership and project management skills and close collaboration with HR subject matter experts. In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for project management of HR projects, and must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, implement, and close multiple projects simultaneously on various topics within HR work streams.
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 leadership contact and the ideal candidate with possess a track record of strong 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 leadership team.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to drive HR initiatives both at a local level and across various sites within Engineering and Operations 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/Operations 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR A HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER:

• Bachelor’s degree AND 2 years of Human Resources
• 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Human Resources experience OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of Human Resources experience
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience in prioritizing the workday, balancing multiple projects, and working across multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Workday
• Previous HR experience in Aerospace & Defense
• Current/active DoD clearance

Please refer the Job description for details