HR Business Partner/Principal HR Business Partner

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Human Resources
Location: Palmdale - CA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 3

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 (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 clients in Palmdale, CA, and will require occasional travel to various sites.

The selected candidate must be able to work in partnership with client groups and HRBP peers across multiple sites. Primary responsibilities include serving as the business partner and consultant to internal client groups to help build organizational capability to meet sector and organizational strategic goals. Incumbent will develop and implement value-added HR programs and initiatives as well as support all aspects of HR for assigned client group

Additional background and experience:

Ability to drive HR initiatives (can start with a blank sheet, design a plan/program/process and execute on a timeline)

Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships as the basis for being able to influence direction and drive change

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

Proven track record of being able to assess, diagnose and design creative and innovate organizational solutions

Strong analytical skills; able to translate business strategy into implications for workforce (hiring, shaping, etc.)

Strategic thinking - sees the big picture and connects the dots; also dives into the details as necessary

Strong technical competence across one or more HR disciplines:

Compensation

Staffing/Talent Acquisition

Leadership Development

Talent Management

Organization Design/Development

Employee Relations

Key Leadership Traits:

Unwavering ethics and values; trusted partner

Strong partner and team player; focused on organizational and team success

Never satisfied with status quo; always pushing for improvements and change

Excellent business acumen; focused on how HR processes and tools accelerate business results

Embraces ambiguity

Solution-oriented; balances qualitative and quantitative measures

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for a Human Resources Business Partner:

Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 3 years of Human Resources experience OR a Master's degree AND 1 year of Human Resources experience

Ability to attain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance

Must be willing and able to travel 10-20% of the time

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 3 years of Human Resources experience

Ability to attain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance

Must be willing and able to travel 10-20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Salary Range: 67500 - 101300
Salary Range 2: 83600 - 125400

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.