Principal HR Business Partner

Principal, HR Business Partner

Job Code: 40405

Location: Onsite – Palm Bay, FL

Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

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Harris is seeking an influential and forward‑thinking Principal HR Business Partner to play a critical role in shaping the people strategy for our Space & Mission Systems (SMS) Segment. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and their teams, driving HR initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and deliver impactful HR solutions across aligned functions.

This position is ideal for a strategic, data‑driven HR leader who enjoys solving complex organizational challenges while building strong relationships across the business.

Essential Functions:

• Provide primary HR strategic advice to multiple senior‑level executives within the SMS Segment, offering consultative support on complex organizational, talent, and business challenges.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, provide data‑driven insights that inform decision‑making, and develop recommendations on organizational design. Create executive‑level metrics and presentations to translate HR data into compelling business narratives and actionable insights.
• Lead talent management and succession planning initiatives. Partner with leaders on talent decisions, and identify, assess, and develop high‑potential talent to build robust leadership pipelines.
• Design and implement targeted development strategies for critical roles and key talent.
• Lead and influence organizational change initiatives and transformation efforts.
• Drive initiatives to enhance organizational agility, collaboration, and performance in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Guide leaders through complex employee relations matters, performance management, and sensitive organizational issues.
• Lead and execute HR special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR, Segment HR COEs, Sector HR, and cross‑functional partners to drive best practices and innovative solutions.
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; OR, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience in dynamic, matrixed environments.

Preferred Additional

Skills:

• Strong HR and business acumen.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills, critical thinking ability, and demonstrated self‑initiative.
• Highly adaptable and able to thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic environments.
• Track record of delivering commitments and driving measurable business impact.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all organizational levels.
• Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Professional integrity with demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with HRIS systems, talent management platforms, and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Microsoft Teams).
• Experience coaching or supporting executive‑level leadership.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.