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HR Business Partner / Principal HR Business Partner

Employer
Northrop Grumman
Location
Baltimore, MD
Closing date
Oct 18, 2021
Requisition ID: R10005808 Category: Human Resources Location: Baltimore - MD, 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: 1 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.The HR team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner / Principal Human Resources Business Partner to join our growing team of diverse professionals in Baltimore, MD.The selected candidate will join a team supporting the Operations organization and will report to the HR Manager for Operations. This individual will support broader strategic talent initiative development and improvement efforts in support of Operations. This could include areas such as 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.Responsibilities: Interprets, applies, implements, and consults / advises on a variety of initiatives such as talent development, compensation, performance management, employee relations, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, organizational change management, and policy Supports all levels of employees while working many projects at one time with competing priorities Utilizes strong project management skills and attention to detail Builds lasting relationships and collaborative partnerships as the basis for influencing direction and driving change Dissects the root cause or core problem to solve and bring appropriate solutions and resources to bear Drives leader development and succession planning strategies/processes with a "talent mindset" Assesses, diagnoses and designs creative and innovate organizational solutions Translates business strategy into implications for workforce (hiring, shaping, etc.) Strategically visualizes the big picture and connects the dots, diving into the details as necessary Establish intimate understanding of the business, build and expand relationships with client leadership teams, and create close partnerships across HR, centers of excellence (COE's) Support and partner with HR colleagues in talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, diversity and inclusion and organizational effectiveness to support talent strategies Analyze and concisely present information to the management team to enable business growth and sound decision making Provide business insight through data analysis, research and benchmarking Play a key change leadership role in the company's transformation by reinforcing a culture of growth, innovation and calculated risk taking through the application of human capital strategy, tools and processes Leadership Development-focused on comprehensive succession planning and strategic leadership movement. Partner with business leaders to build leadership depth to support the succession planning process. Support and enable leaders to make informed decisions about talent and to hold their organizations accountable for business results The incumbent must have cross-cultural awareness and communication skills to be able to effectively interact with a geographically disbursed senior leadership team. This position may be filled at the HR Business Partner or Principal HR Business Partner level.Basic Qualifications for HR Business Partner: Bachelor's degree required plus a minimum of 3 of experience in HR or related field OR Master's with 1 year of relevant experience Proven experience supporting a large, complex client group Ability to provide advanced consulting on and skillful application of HR principles, concepts, policies and practices to solve business challenges Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others. Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to support the business and HR team with minimal task supervision, utilizing relationships to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and proactively sharing best practices for team learning and growth Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling and following up on all project related items Proven experience with recruitment and hiring processes, workforce management practices and talent development Basic Qualifications for Principal HR Business Partner: Bachelor's degree required plus a minimum of 6 of experience in HR or related field OR a Master's with 4 years relevant experience Proven experience supporting a large, complex client group Ability to provide advanced consulting on and skillful application of HR principles, concepts, policies and practices to solve business challenges Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others. Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to support the business and HR team with minimal task supervision, utilizing relationships to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and proactively sharing best practices for team learning and growth Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling and following up on all project related items Proven experience with recruitment and hiring processes, workforce management practices and talent development Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree preferred in Business, Human Resource management, Organization Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or related field. Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and technology, with preferred applications experience in WorkDay, SAP, and Saba Learning Exchange (LX). Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust direction when needed. Experience in proactive HR assessment and diagnosis of business challenges and ability to craft effective solutions. Ability to navigate cultural and business nuances/sensitivities to promote top performance, employee engagement and inclusion. Exposure to larger scale change management efforts across sites/client groups. Salary Range: 64400 - 96600 Salary Range 2: 79800 - 119800 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. 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 US Citizenship is required for most positions.

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