Employee Services Operations Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purchased annual leave options

Further education support

Leadership programs

Salary packaging incl. novated leasing

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a seasoned People Operations leader to drive the Employee Services function, align HR technology with business needs and propel continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will shape strategy, influence the employee lifecycle, and build high-performing teams while delivering enterprise-wide improvements in service delivery and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Employee Services, HR Operations or People Operations functions.
• Proven track record delivering process improvement and technology-enabled change.
• Strong leadership, staff development and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employee Services function with a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive enterprise-wide initiatives to improve employee experiences and service delivery outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritise and deliver transformational improvements; oversee HR technology implementations.

Skills

HR Leadership

People Operations

HR Technology

AGSVA clearance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Workforce Analytics

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

Shape the Future of People Operations Through Technology, Transformation and Continuous Improvement

Are you a People Operations leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving continuous improvement and creating better experiences for employees and leaders?

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we’re looking for a leader who can combine operational excellence with strategic thinking to help shape the future of our Employee Services function.

This is a rare opportunity to lead an established team while driving enterprise-wide improvements across HR technology, service delivery, employee experience and process optimisation. Working at the centre of our People & Culture function, you’ll influence how employees and leaders engage with people systems, information and services across the entire employee lifecycle.

Available due to an internal promotion, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while building on strong operational foundations and helping define the future direction of Employee Services.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to influence how People & Culture services are delivered across a growing, technology-driven global organisation.

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Influencing employee and leader experiences across the full employee lifecycle
• Purchased annual leave options
• Professional development including further education support, leadership programs and industry memberships
• Salary packaging including novated leasing
• Generous paid parental leave (18 weeks)
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Comprehensive Health and wellbeing programs

Most importantly, you’ll join a team that actively promotes internal mobility and invests in the growth and development of its people.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the People & Culture leadership team, you’ll lead the Employee Services function and drive the organisation’s People Operations improvement agenda.

You’ll set the strategic direction of Employee Services, ensuring the function continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of employees, leaders and the business.

This role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is energised by complexity and enjoys balancing operational leadership with strategic improvement initiatives.

You will lead initiatives across:

• Employee Services and People Operations
• HR Technology and Digital Transformation
• Continuous Improvement and Process Redesign
• Employee and Leader Experience
• Reporting, Analytics and Workforce Insights
• Knowledge Management and Information Accessibility
• Governance, Compliance and Operational Excellence

A key focus of the role will be identifying opportunities to create efficiencies through technology, automation and self-service capability, enabling the People & Culture team to focus on delivering greater strategic value to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Employee Services function and establish a clear vision for operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Drive enterprise-wide initiatives that improve employee experiences and service delivery outcomes
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to identify, prioritise and deliver transformational improvements
• Lead the optimisation, implementation and adoption of HR technology solutions
• Expand self-service capability through improved systems, workflows, communications and knowledge resources
• Oversee workforce reporting, analytics and governance activities to support informed decision-making

About You

You're an experienced HR Operations or People Operations leader who thrives on solving problems, improving processes and helping teams perform at their best.

You’ll bring:

• Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance
• Experience leading HR Operations, Employee Services, Shared Services or People Operations functions
• Demonstrated success delivering process improvement, transformation or technology-enabled change initiatives
• Strong leadership capability and experience developing high-performing teams
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Experience using HRIS, reporting and workflow technologies
• The ability to influence, collaborate and drive outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups
• A continuous improvement mindset and passion for creating better ways of working

Everyone Matters

Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.