Lead, HR Business Partner

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a strategic and collaborative Lead HR Business Partner to support the Information Technology function in Melbourne, FL.

This on-site role partners with IT executives to align people strategies with business priorities in a fast-paced tech environment. The ideal candidate brings strong HR expertise, business acumen, and the ability to influence leaders at all levels while driving talent initiatives that enable performance, engagement, and workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of relevant HR experience, or Graduate Degree with 7+ years, or 13 years experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for designated IT Executive leaders and teams.
• Partner with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned to business goals.
• Provide coaching on organizational design, talent planning, and leadership effectiveness.
• Support workforce planning, including talent acquisition, succession planning, and retention.
• Use data to identify trends and inform talent/workforce decisions.
• Lead organizational changes and work with Centers of Excellence to deliver HR solutions.
• Drive performance management and support development of high-performing teams.

Skills

HR Generalist

MS Office

Communication

Coaching & Consulting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, HR Business Partner

Job Code:45741

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a strategic and collaborative Lead HR Business Partner to support our Information Technology (IT) function. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to IT Executives, helping align people strategies with business priorities in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, deep HR expertise, and the ability to influence leaders across all levels while driving talent initiatives that enable organizational performance, employee engagement, and workforce transformation.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for designated IT Executive leaders and teams, providing strategic and operational HR support.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that align with business goals, workforce needs, and organizational priorities.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on organizational design, talent planning, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and change management.
• Support workforce planning efforts, including talent acquisition strategies, succession planning, retention initiatives, and skills development.
• Partner with leaders to identify current and future talent needs within the IT function, with a focus on critical capabilities and emerging skill sets.
• Use data, metrics, and insights to identify trends, assess organizational health, and inform decision-making related to talent and workforce strategy.
• Lead and support organizational changes, including team structure changes, role alignment, and transformation initiatives.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations, to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Drive performance management processes and support leaders in developing high-performing, accountable teams.
• Promote a positive employee experience by supporting engagement initiatives, career development, inclusion efforts, and recognition programs.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring consistent application of company policies, practices, and employment-related requirements.
• Ensure HR programs, processes, and policies are implemented effectively and in alignment with company standards and business needs.
• Support annual HR processes such as performance reviews, compensation planning, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Champion change and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 9 or more years of HR generalist experience, with increasing scope and responsibility, supporting various levels within an organization.
• Efficiency in MS Office software products like Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, coaching and consulting skills.
• Ability to link situations to the bigger picture; ability to identify root cause and underlying issues.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a solid contributing member of a team as well as operate independently.
• Effectively interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working in a government contracting environment.
• Experience working in a matrix environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft.
• Experience with Team Facilitation, Change Management, Project Management, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Staffing, Compensation, and Organizational/Management Development.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris 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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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