Human Resources Business Partner - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Human Resources Business Partner, Level 3 or 4, onsite in McLean, VA or Redondo Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner to implement HR strategy, programs and policies across multiple client groups, covering talent sourcing, performance management, employee relations, compensation, recognition, succession planning, organizational development, leadership bench strength, staffing, and EEO within the HR body of knowledge.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business, strengthen relationships, and partner with HR centers of excellence to broaden collaboration.
• Lead or support change initiatives to foster growth and innovation, evolving the operating model to enable business expansion.
• Assess organizational needs and design practical, innovative solutions to boost team and organizational performance in line with business strategy, then implement and sustain those solutions.
• Conduct complex employee relations investigations with legal partners and co-create organizational actions with leadership.
• Use people insights data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and co-create solutions with leadership.
• Support retention of critical skills and top performers through differentiated rewards and by analyzing attrition drivers to craft retention strategies.
• Facilitate leadership development with a focus on succession planning and leadership movement; work with leaders to deepen leadership benches and address critical roles, while coaching on development plans.
• Collaborate with Compensation on analyses and advise leaders on promotions, adjustments, leveling, offers, and incentives; assist with annual Compensation Planning aligned to a Pay for Performance philosophy.
• Analyze employee survey data to identify key themes and work with leadership to communicate actions and track progress.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in business administration, HR, psychology, or related field with 5+ years of broad HR business partner experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of broad HR business partner experience.
• Level 3 alternative: Master’s degree in business administration, HR, psychology, or related field with 3+ years of broad HR business partner experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in business administration, HR, psychology, or related field with 8+ years of broad HR business partner experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of broad HR business partner experience.
• Level 4 alternative: Master’s degree in business administration, HR, psychology, or related field with 6+ years of 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 with solid project management and change management fundamentals, including organizing, planning, presenting, and executing concurrent initiatives; able to escalate issues and secure extra resources when needed.
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to address business challenges.
• Experience analyzing data to identify root causes and design practical, innovative solutions with effective implementation.
• Experience advising leaders on succession planning, culture and engagement, change management, performance management, and maintaining positive employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence others; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships to guide decisions and drive change.
• Experience supporting executives in a highly matrixed environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance; US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Technologies

• Workday

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• PTO for vacation and/or personal business
• Long Term Incentives
• Annual bonuses

Relocation Assistance

• No relocation assistance available

Clearance for Start

• No

Clearance Type

• Secret

Travel

• Yes, approximately 10 percent of the time

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

• Value results, uphold commitments, work independently and as part of a team, stay curious, and pursue continuous improvement
• Manage multiple competing priorities effectively
• Collaborate as a team player and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership and staff

About Space Sector

We are a leading provider of prime satellite and payload capabilities, directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil clients.