Human Resources; HR Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they re making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Human Resources Manager 2 to become part of our Engineering HR leadership team supporting a portion of the Engineering Air Dominance Division in a functional facing leadership role. The position will be full-time, on-site and located at either our El Segundo, CA or Palmdale, CA location.

This key manager role reports to the Aeronautics Systems (AS) HR Director 1 for Engineering for the Air Dominance Division. The selected candidate will be the primary strategic HR Manager for the client group in the Engineering Air Dominance Division and will lead a team of HR Business Partners responsible for the development and implementation of HR strategy, leading human capital programs and core processes across the Engineering organization (including, but not limited to, talent assessment and development, performance management, employee relations, total rewards, succession planning and talent pipeline development, organization effectiveness and leadership development).

We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Human Resources Leader to lead an HR team and drive human capital and technical development strategies across our complex, matrixed organization. Acting as a trusted partner to senior engineering leadership, the ideal candidate will possess the proven ability to coach at the executive level, influence change, and build collaborative partnerships that drive organizational performance in the rapidly evolving organization.

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as the primary HR strategic HR Manager and consultant to Engineering leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives and positioning the organization to meet long term vision and strategy.
• Organizational Transformation: Drive change management initiatives, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Talent Strategy & Development: Develop and execute comprehensive talent strategies that align to business objectives.
• Influence &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Provide executive coaching and influence decision-making across all levels of the organization to support business transformation.
• Strategic Initiatives: Lead complex, cross-functional HR projects and initiatives (e.g., workforce planning, compensation, diversity & inclusion) from inception to completion.
• People Leadership: Provide day-to-day people leadership of a geographically diverse HR team and create an environment that accelerates development of HR talent; apply rigorous knowledge management to capture learning, drive continuous improvement, and enhance employee engagement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree AND 7 years of related Human Resources experience that includes a background in progressive HR roles and project management, OR a Master’s degree AND 5 years of related Human Resources experience that includes a background in progressive HR roles and project management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet business needs
• Must be willing and able to travel 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Human Resource…