Northrop Grumman

Senior Human Resources Director 2

Northrop Grumman$190K — $330K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required plus 12 years of progressive HR experience, or Master's degree with 10 years of HR experience.
  • Proven track record in multiple HR disciplines and managing HR teams.
  • Experience in designing and leading change management efforts.
  • Ability to align human capital strategies with business strategy for defined outcomes.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership and corporate leaders.
  • Lead and develop HR business partners to execute HR strategy effectively.
  • Oversee key HR programs including talent acquisition, performance management, and leadership development.
  • Drive enterprise-wide transformative projects with strategic thought leadership.
  • Utilize data and analytics to influence business outcomes and decision-making.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage including life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plans and company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacations and personal business.
  • Opportunities for annual bonuses and long-term incentives for management roles.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Northrop GrummanCorporate Office is seeking a Senior Human Resources Directorsupportingthe Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) and our Strategy& Technology (S&T) Office.This position preferred tobe located inFalls Church, VA, butmust belocatednear an existing major Northrop Grumman facility within the continental United States.This is not a remote position. The HR Director serves as a strategic business partner providing day-to-daysupport tothe CO Executive Leadership Team (ELT)and othercorporate leadersinaccomplishment of businessobjectives.The primary function of the role is to be a strategic partner and consultant to the business toensure we havea human capital strategy in placeto attract, engage, develop and retain the talent necessaryto meet thestrategicgoals of the businessfor today and for the future. The selected candidate will lead a team of HR business partners responsible for executing the HR strategy and will lead human capital programs and core processesincluding but not limited totalent acquisition, talent assessment and development, performance management, employee relation, total rewards, succession planning and talent pipeline development, organization effectiveness andleadershipdevelopment. The person in this roleis responsible forleading enterprise-wide transformative projects and initiative requiring strategic thought leadership, organizational and project management skills in a high paced environment, ability to influence stakeholders at all levels,strong businessacumenand problem-solving capabilities.Successful candidates will have a strategic mindset, tolerance of ambiguity andstrength in building relationships and driving business outcomes. This roleinterfaces heavily inwork around our AI& technology roadmaps so the preferred candidate will welcome the opportunity tolearn about andthink critically on these topics. Candidate mustdemonstrateexecutive level communication skills, ability tocollaborate with senior executive leaders, ability toleveragedata and analytics to drive business outcomes and a results-oriented focus aligned to our business goals, leadership behaviors, and values. Key Leadership Traits: Unwavering ethics and values; trusted advisor and partner to leadership and employees, with a lens towards enhancing business and employee growth and the employee experience Strong collaborator and relationship-builder; focused on organizational and team success Courageous; takes risks in ideas and actions Not satisfied with status quo; proactivelyidentifiestrends, risks, and opportunities, regularly advocates for improvements, and change and embraces ambiguity Excellent business acumen Leverages HR processes,toolsand data/data analytics to accelerate business results Strong people leader and manager, aligned with our leadership behaviors Focused on business outcomes and comfortable using qualitative and quantitative data to inform recommendations and decisions Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degreerequiredplus a minimum of 12years of progressive experience in HRORMasters degree and10years of progressive experience in HR Experience across multiple HR disciplines Experience leading HR teams Experience designing and leading change management efforts Experience designing and implementing human capital strategies aligned to business strategy, with clear business outcomes Excellent verbal and written communication skills;demonstratedability to effectively communicate with and influence others at all levels Strong project management and problem-solving skills Adaptability and resilience; able to change course when needed andoperatein an ambiguous environment Previousexperience developing and implementing organization effectiveness strategies and approaches, implementing organization design and/or organization transformations Preferred Qualifications: Previousexperience in Aerospace & Defense Experience leading a team as a Human Resources Director responsible for multiple HR disciplines Proficiencywith HRIS platforms and technology (e.g.Workday) Experience working in a matrix environment Primary Level Salary Range: $190,100.00 - $330,100.00 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 candidates 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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