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Sr Principal HR Business Partner

Northrop Grumman

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Business - HR
Baltimore, MD (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal HR Business Partner to become part of our HR team supporting the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division.

The candidate selected will be a Human Resources (HR) Business Partner located on-site in Baltimore, MD and will be the primary strategic partner for Advanced Capabilities (AMC) and Tactical Fighters (TF) Business Units within the AMS Division. The HR Business Partner will support 2 Business Unit Vice Presidents and their respective teams.

The incumbent will be the focal point to consult on and assist in the implementation of HR strategy, programs and policies across client groups; including talent acquisition, new employee onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensation, reward and recognition, employee engagement and retention initiatives, succession planning, organization and staff development, leadership/bench strength development, staffing, EEO and other areas within the HR body of knowledge.

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 incumbent will have an understanding of how to successfully navigate in a matrix organization and proactively identify information and resources to resolve various inquiries and situations. The successful candidate will also be self-motivated with the ability to accomplish complex duties in a high-impact, fast-paced, and time sensitive environment.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Establish intimate understanding of the business, build and expand relationships with client leadership teams, and create close partnerships across HR, P&L and functional organizations
  • Support and partner with HR colleagues in talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, diversity and inclusion and organizational effectiveness to support talent strategies
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and develop solutions in partnership with division and matrix leadership, COE and HR business leadership
  • Advise leadership on new ideas and winning practices in the areas of talent acquisition, assessment, development, compensation, organizational effectiveness, strategy, on-boarding, employee engagement and retention, change management and communications
  • 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
  • Partner with business leaders to on leadership development 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.
  • Candidate may be required to travel up to 10% of time.


Basic Qualifications level 4 - Senior Principal HRBP:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or related field required plus 8+ years of relevant experience in HR - OR - 6+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree. Will consider 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree requirement.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide consultation on and 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 at all levels in the organization. Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated 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 support cross-functional projects and teams to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling and following up on project related items
  • Excellent attitude and professional maturity, with an ability to adapt to various environments, situations and tasking


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.
  • Previous experience in Aerospace & Defense and/or government contracting.
  • Experience working in a matrix environment.
  • Proficiency with HRIS platforms and emerging technology trends.


Salary Range: $108,400.00 - $162,600.00

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.
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