Principal Human Resources Business Partner - R10220081

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our Human Resources organization within the Aeronautics Systems sector. This HRBP will implement our human capital strategy in support of the Global Surveillance Division’s AISR&T business unit. This is an on-site role located in Rancho Bernardo, CA with occasional travel required. The selected candidate will support the division, functions and HR centers of excellence and provide Senior HR Business Partner support to program office leaders and employees.

The incumbent will consult on and assist in the implementation of HR strategy, programs, and policies across multiple client groups, including talent identification, performance management, employee relations, compensation, reward and recognition, succession planning, organization and staff development, leadership/bench strength development, staffing, and other HR areas. Implementation will leverage leadership and project management skills and collaboration with HR subject matter experts.

The candidate will also manage HR projects and demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, implement, and close multiple projects across HR work streams. The incumbent will serve as the business partner and consultant to internal client groups to help build organizational capability to meet division, sector, and strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership and relationship-building skills, ethics and integrity, and the ability to innovate while challenging traditional approaches. Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and the ability to foster a supportive work environment are essential. The successful candidate will show how they have supported prior teams through organization, self-motivation, and task ownership in a high-impact, time-sensitive environment.

This position requires extensive senior leadership contact and a track record of leadership and decision-making in an environment of ambiguity. Cross-cultural awareness and communication skills are required to interact effectively with a senior leadership team.

• Ability to drive HR initiatives locally and division-wide, starting from a blank sheet and executing on a timeline
• Strong relationship-building skills and a proven ability to influence direction and drive change in partnership with HR, program & functional leadership
• Strong consulting skills to diagnose root causes and bring appropriate solutions
• Deep talent mindset with practical experience in leadership development, succession planning and talent retention
• Proven track record of assessing, diagnosing, and designing innovative organizational solutions
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate business strategy into workforce implications
• Strategic thinking to see the big picture and connect the dots
• Inquisitive mindset to seek clarity and build the big picture while diving into details when necessary

• Leadership Development
• Talent Management
• Organization Effectiveness

• Unwavering ethics and values; trusted partner
• Strong partner and team player, focused on organizational and team success
• Challenges the status quo; strives for improvements and positive change
• Excellent business acumen; HR processes and tools accelerate business results
• Embraces ambiguity
• Solution-oriented; balances qualitative and quantitative measures

• Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of Human Resources experience OR a Master’s degree AND 3 years of Human Resources experience
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time
• Ability to support multiple shifts/time zones as determined by business need
• Must be willing and able to travel 10-15% of the time

• Experience prioritizing work, balancing multiple projects, and meeting multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Workday
• Previous HR experience in Aerospace &…