Principal Human Resources Business Partner

Description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our Human Resources organization within the Aeronautics Systems sector. This HRBP will be responsible for implementing our human capital strategy in support of the Global Surveillance Division’s Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance & Targeting (AISR&T) business unit. This is an on-site role located in Rancho Bernardo, CA with occasional travel required.

The selected candidate will join a team of HR business partners supporting the division, functions and HR centers of excellence and provide Senior HR Business Partner support to program office leaders and employees. The incumbent will be the focal point to 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 areas within the HR body of knowledge.

The implementation of these programs will be through proficient leadership and project management skills and close collaboration with HR subject matter experts. 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 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 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 successful candidate will demonstrate how they have supported their prior teams through organization, self-motivation, and task ownership skills, with the ability to accomplish complex duties in a high-impact, time sensitive environment.

This position requires extensive senior leadership contact and the ideal candidate with possess a track record of leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to realize results in an environment of ambiguity. The incumbent must have cross-cultural awareness and communication skills to be able to effectively interact with a senior leadership team.

Additional background and experience:

• Ability to drive HR initiatives (can start with a blank sheet, design a plan/program/process and execute on a timeline) locally and across the division
• Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships as the basis for being able to influence direction and drive change in partnership with HR, program & functional leadership
• Strong consulting skills: ability to dissect the root cause or core problem to solve and bring appropriate solutions and resources to bear
• Deep talent mindset coupled with practical experience in driving leader development, succession planning and talent retention strategies
• Proven track record of being able to assess, diagnose and design creative and innovative organizational solutions
• Strong analytical skills; ability to translate business strategy into implications for workforce (hiring, shaping, etc.).
• Strategic thinking: ability to see the big picture and connect the dots.
• Inquisitive mindset: seeks clarity and understanding to build the big picture and connect the dots, diving into the details as necessary

Strong technical competence across one or more HR disciplines:

• Leadership Development
• Talent Management
• Organization Effectiveness

Key Leadership Traits:

• Unwavering ethics and values; trusted partner
• Strong partner and team player; focused on organizational and team success
• Challenges the status quo; always striving for improvements and positive change
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