RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionThe Human Resources (HR) team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an HR Business Partner (level 2) to join our community of committed HR professionals at our facility located in
Sunnyvale, CA. Our HR community is composed of incredible people with different abilities, diverse thinking and varied backgrounds who find professional fulfillment in understanding and advocating for employees, supporting the coaching and development of the management team, and solving organizational challenges through our partnership with business leadership. The selected candidate will be welcomed into a team aligned to support a diverse employee workforce of varying levels. We will be hiring for 2 roles; one will support our local business management & contracts teams and the other will support a number of smaller functional leaders at the site.
Overview of the Role:- Consult and assist in the implementation of HR strategy, programs and policies including talent identification, performance management, employee relations, compensation, reward and recognition, succession planning, organization and staff development, leadership/bench strength development, staffing and other areas within the HR body of knowledge.
- Diagnose organizational needs and develop practical, creative/innovative, data-driven solutions to increase team and organizational performance and advance the business strategy.
- Ensure solutions are effectively implemented and sustained.
Job responsibilities will include, but not limited to:- Serves as a strategic partner and consultant to internal customers and stakeholders, including organizational and talent development, performance management, employee relations, compensation, labor relations, and reward and recognition
- Establishing intimate understanding of the business, build and expand relationships with client leadership teams, and create close partnerships across HR, centers of excellence (COE's), finance, and P&L organizations
- Supporting and partnering with HR colleagues, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, diversity and inclusion and organizational effectiveness to support talent strategies
- Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and develop solutions in partnership with division and matrix leadership, COE and regional/division HR business leadership
- Advising 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
- Analyzing and concisely presenting information to the management team to enable business growth and sound decision making
- Providing business insight through data analysis, research and benchmarking
- Playing 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
- Partnering with business leaders on leadership development to build leadership depth to support the succession planning process
- Supporting and enable leaders to make informed decisions about talent and to hold their organizations accountable for business results
- Project managing multiple HR projects to include: planning, organizing, implementing, and completing the projects simultaneously on topics within various HR work streams
- Organize, facilitate and manage our onboarding processes for the site
Basic Qualifications - Principal HR Business Partner (level 2):- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational development, Industrial Psychology, or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree. Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree requirement.
- Basic understanding and application of HR principles, concepts, policies and practices.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others.
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- US citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:- PHR or SPHR certification
- Experience working on complex duties in a high-impact, time sensitive environment.
- Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and technology, with preferred applications experience in Workday and Saba Learning Exchange (LX).
- Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust direction when needed.
- Leadership coaching skills and knowledge of human and adult learning principles a plus.
- Experience in proactive HR assessment, diagnosis and solutioning of business challenges.
- Ability to navigate cultural and business nuances/sensitivities to promote top performance, employee engagement and inclusion.
- Project management experience.
Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00
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.
