Principal HR Business Partner - Palmdale CA

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for its Palmdale, CA operations. This on-site role partners with manufacturing leaders to design and implement HR strategies, talent and performance management, and employee relations across the full lifecycle.

The HRBP will manage multiple projects end-to-end, collaborating with COEs and business leaders to deliver seamless HR solutions while maintaining ethical standards and a global perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years HR experience or Master’s with 3 years HR experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and up to 15% travel.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR partner to manufacturing leaders driving HR initiatives.
• Lead multiple HR projects from inception to completion.
• Drive talent identification, performance management, and career development.
• Function as trusted advisor on employee relations and culture.
• Collaborate with COEs to deliver HR solutions across the organization.
• Communicate effectively with a geographically dispersed leadership team.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years HR experience

Master's degree with 3 years HR experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Manufacturing Operations organization. The is a full-time, on-site position located in Palmdale, CA.

This key HRBP role reports to a Human Resources Manager 2 in the Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector. The selected candidate will join a collaborative HR team supporting a priority program within Northrop Grumman. The HRBP will consult on and support the design and implementation of HR strategies, initiatives, programs, and guidelines across the full employee lifecycle. Focus areas include talent identification, performance management, employee relations, compensation, reward and recognition, staffing, succession planning, organizational and leadership development, and other key disciplines within the HR body of knowledge. The HRBP will partner closely with HR subject matter experts and business leaders to implement these solutions through strong influence, execution, and project management The selected candidate will also lead and manage HR projects end-to-end, demonstrating the ability to plan, organize, implement, and close multiple projects simultaneously across diverse HR workstreams.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with manufacturing leaders to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs (e.g., succession planning, workforce development, compensation, and EEO) 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 For Principal Human Resources Business Partner

• Bachelors degree AND 5 years of Human Resources experience OR Masters degree and 3 years of Human Resources experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government 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 workday, balancing multiple projects, and working across multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Workday
• Previous HR experience in Aerospace & Defense
• Current/active U.S Government clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and 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.