HR Business Partner 2

Northrop Grumman; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Annual bonuses

Long term incentives

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an HR professional to partner with dispersed leaders and drive strategic HR programs, workforce development, and compensation alignment.

You will lead multiple HR projects, drive talent management initiatives, and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture across the organization. Some travel and eligibility for DoD security programs are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of HR experience are required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Project Management: Lead multiple HR projects from inception to completion.
• Talent & Performance Management: Drive talent identification and performance initiatives to enhance retention.
• Employee Relations & Culture: Act as a trusted advisor to build a supportive, inclusive work environment.
• Collaboration: Work with HR peers and COEs to deliver HR solutions across the organization.
• Communication: Engage with dispersed leadership team across regions.

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

Travel

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.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with geographically dispersed leaders to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs (e.g., succession planning, workforce development, compensation) that align with business goals.


• Project Management: Lead, plan, and execute multiple concurrent HR projects from inception to completion, driving organizational change and process improvements.


• Talent & Performance Management: Drive talent identification, performance management, and career development initiatives to build bench strength and enhance employee retention.


• Employee Relations & Culture: Act as a trusted advisor to build a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.


• Collaboration: Work closely with HR peers, leaders, and Centers of Excellence (COE’s) including compensation, employee relations, legal, and organization effectiveness to deliver seamless HR solutions across the organization.


• Communication: Effectively engage with a geographically dispersed leadership team, demonstrating strong cross-cultural awareness.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Proven leadership and relationship-building skills, with a track record of fostering collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environments.


• Unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity, acting as a trusted partner to all stakeholders.


• Innovative mindset, challenging traditional methods to drive positive change and results.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication talents and cross-cultural awareness for effective interaction with a geographically dispersed leadership team.


• Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and task ownership, with the ability to manage complex duties and realize results in a high-impact, time-sensitive, and often ambiguous environment.


• Strong decision-making skills, and a focus on accountability and results.


• Agility & Drive, demonstrating the ability to be a proactive, innovative partner who can navigate ambiguity and collaboratively drive results in a high-impact, fast-paced technical environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of Human Resources experience


• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint


• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD 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 up to 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong technical competence across one or more HR disciplines:
  
  
  
  • Leadership Development
  
  
  • Talent Management
  
  
  • Employee Relations
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrated experience in prioritizing the work day, balancing multiple projects, and working across multiple deadlines


• Proficiency in Workday HRIS


• Previous HR experience in Aerospace & Defense


• Current/active DoD clearance

Primary Level Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $62,100.00 - $93,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Benefits and Compensation

• overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay


• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results


• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives


• health insurance coverage


• life and disability insurance


• savings plan


• Company paid holidays


• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.