Human Resources Business Partner - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner – Level 3 or 4 to provide support to our Functional HR team.  This role will provide HR support to a geographically dispersed population of employees and leadership across Business Management, Communications, and Security functional organizations.  This position may be located in our McLean, VA or Redondo Beach, CA site.

As an HR Business Partner, you will work in partnership with the HR Manager and HR Director to drive strategic human capital plans that support sector functional goals, and provide HR guidance and counsel to leaders, managers, employees, and peer team members. The selected candidate will collaborate with the business to develop and implement solutions and deliver exceptional HR support in a challenging, dynamic, supportive, and innovation-oriented business environment.

This position can be filled at either level 3 or 4.

In this job, you will:

• Consult and assist as a strategic business partner 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.
• Establish a solid understanding of the business, build and expand relationships, and create close partnerships across HR centers of excellence (COEs).
• Play a key change leadership role in the company's transformation by reinforcing a culture of growth and innovation. Lead or support change projects to evolve organizational capability and improve our operating model and enable business growth.
• Diagnose organizational needs and develop practical, creative and/or innovative solutions to increase team and organizational performance and advance the business strategy. Effectively implement and sustain solutions.
• Perform complex and comprehensive employee relations investigations, consult with legal, and develop organizational actions in partnership with leadership.  
• Leverage people insights data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within organizations to inform, develop, and implement solutions in partnership with leadership.
• Drive retention of critical skills and high performers through differentiated rewards, analyze key attrition drivers and develop retention strategies. 
• Facilitate leadership development focused on comprehensive succession planning and strategic leadership movement. Collaborate with business leaders to build leadership depth and address critical roles/skills needs. Coach leadership on employee development plans and development resources.
• Partner with Compensation on compensation analyses and consult with leadership on recommendations for promotions, adjustments, leveling, offers, and incentives. Support preparation for and facilitation of annual Compensation Planning, leveraging our Pay for Performance philosophy.
• Analyze and present employee survey data/key themes to leadership teams. Collaborate with leadership to communicate actions and drive progress.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, Psychology, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience in broad HR Business Partner experience – OR – Master’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, or related field with 3+ years of professional experience in broad HR Business Partner experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, Psychology, or related field with 8+ years of professional experience in broad HR Business Partner experience – OR – Master’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, or related field with 6+ years of professional experience in broad HR Business Partner experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional HR projects and understanding and application of project management and change management fundamentals, including organizing, planning, presenting, and executing concurrent projects and tasks. Ability to escalate issues and obtain additional resources when necessary.
• Strong consulting skills and ability to solve business challenges.
• Experience in analyzing data to define the root cause, design practical, creative and/or innovative solutions, and ensuring effective implementation of solutions.
• Experience consulting with leaders on succession planning, culture and engagement, change management, managing performance, and maintaining positive employee relations. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships to influence direction and drive change.
• Experience supporting executives in a heavily matrixed environment.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.  US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR (SHRM-CP) or SPHR (SHRM-SCP) certification. 
• Experience using Workday HRIS.
• Experience in a functional support environment.
• Experience in a matrix organization with a large customer group (500-1000).

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Are passionate about achieving results and upholding commitments, working independently and as part of a team, curious and learning, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Excel at managing multiple and competing priorities.
• Are a team player that communicates effectively with all levels of leadership and employees. 

About Space Sector: We are an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.