Lead, HR Business Partner

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3

Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, HR Business Partner

Job Code:45741

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

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Harris is seeking a strategic and collaborative Lead HR Business Partner to support our Information Technology (IT) function. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to IT Executives, helping align people strategies with business priorities in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, deep HR expertise, and the ability to influence leaders across all levels while driving talent initiatives that enable organizational performance, employee engagement, and workforce transformation.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for designated IT Executive leaders and teams, providing strategic and operational HR support.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that align with business goals, workforce needs, and organizational priorities.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on organizational design, talent planning, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and change management.
• Support workforce planning efforts, including talent acquisition strategies, succession planning, retention initiatives, and skills development.
• Partner with leaders to identify current and future talent needs within the IT function, with a focus on critical capabilities and emerging skill sets.
• Use data, metrics, and insights to identify trends, assess organizational health, and inform decision-making related to talent and workforce strategy.
• Lead and support organizational changes, including team structure changes, role alignment, and transformation initiatives.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations, to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Drive performance management processes and support leaders in developing high-performing, accountable teams.
• Promote a positive employee experience by supporting engagement initiatives, career development, inclusion efforts, and recognition programs.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring consistent application of company policies, practices, and employment-related requirements.
• Ensure HR programs, processes, and policies are implemented effectively and in alignment with company standards and business needs.
• Support annual HR processes such as performance reviews, compensation planning, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Champion change and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 9 or more years of HR generalist…