Senior HR Director: Strategy, Change & Talent Leadership

Northrop Grumman; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in McLean, VA seeks a Senior Human Resources Director to shape and execute the people strategy for functional leaders. This role partners with senior executives to translate business strategy into a people-focused agenda and to drive organizational design and change management across major transformations.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of HR experience (or 10+ with a Master's), strong coaching and consulting skills, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional

Qualifications

• 12+ years HR experience with a Bachelor's in HR or related field.
• Master's in HR with 10+ years HR experience acceptable.
• Experience leading executive consultative, value-added solutions.
• Ability to influence, coach, and consult with multiple senior executives.
• Systems thinker with collaboration across stakeholders and SMEs.
• Strong change management, problem solving, and adaptability.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partner and consultant to senior leadership, translating business strategy into a people focused agenda.
• Drive organizational design and change management strategies for major transformations.
• Use data and insights (e.g., workforce analytics, engagement, attrition, talent pipelines) to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Identify and develop key talent and ensure robust succession plans.
• Build a strong team focused on consulting with leaders to strengthen leadership and decision-making.

Skills

Executive coaching

Executive consulting

Change management

Cross-functional projects

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Master's degree in HR

Tools

Workday

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in McLean, VA seeks a Senior Human Resources Director to shape and execute the people strategy for functional leaders. This role partners with senior executives to translate business strategy into a people-focused agenda and to drive organizational design and change management across major transformations.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of HR experience (or 10+ with a Master's), strong coaching and consulting skills, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional