Strategic HR Leader - Production Operations

Northrop Grumman; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Iuka, MS seeks a Human Resources Manager 2 to serve as the primary HR partner to site and operations leadership, shaping talent strategies and core processes to support production goals.

You will lead the HR team, guide employee relations and leadership development, and drive workforce planning and change management in a fast-paced, matrixed environment; occasional travel up to 10% and DoD Secret clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline; 7 years progressive HR experience
• Master’s degree with 5 years progressive HR experience
• Experience in HR business roles, project management, and HR advisory support
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR strategic partner to the Site Leader and Operations Leadership, aligning talent and organizational strategies with business objectives and production priorities.
• Lead and develop the HR team while fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Provide guidance and sound judgment on employee relations, leadership matters, talent decisions, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop and execute strategies for talent management, leadership development, succession planning, workforce planning, and change management.
• Identify organizational trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend solutions that support site growth and program success.
• Lead cross-functional HR initiatives and build effective partnerships with Human Resources, Centers of Excellence, business management, sector functions, and operating organizations.
• Use data, business insights, and clear communications to support timely decision-making and consistent HR execution.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Communication

Influence & collaboration

Change management

Leadership development

Talent management

Employee relations

Data-driven HR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Iuka, MS seeks a Human Resources Manager 2 to serve as the primary HR partner to site and operations leadership, shaping talent strategies and core processes to support production goals.

You will lead the HR team, guide employee relations and leadership development, and drive workforce planning and change management in a fast-paced, matrixed environment; occasional travel up to 10% and DoD Secret clearance eligibility are required.