Strategic HR Manager – Engineering Sector

Northrop Grumman; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager 3 to lead HR projects across sectors, shaping talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations for over 10,000 engineers. Location options include Linthicum, MD or McLean, VA, with emphasis on strategic partnership and compliance.

The role requires senior leadership presence, ethical leadership, and strong communication skills to navigate a matrix organization and drive workforce development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 10+ years of HR experience or Master’s with 8+ years.
• Understanding employment law and HR policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, ability to influence others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR projects at sector level across client groups.
• Consult on HR strategy, programs, and policies.
• Manage workforce planning, retention, and development initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders on leadership development and succession planning.
• Support talent strategies in talent acquisition, compensation, and employee relations.
• Provide data-driven insights and benchmarking to leadership.
• Navigate a matrix organization and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Cross-functional projects

HR strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Workday

HRIS platforms

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager 3 to lead HR projects across sectors, shaping talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations for over 10,000 engineers. Location options include Linthicum, MD or McLean, VA, with emphasis on strategic partnership and compliance.

The role requires senior leadership presence, ethical leadership, and strong communication skills to navigate a matrix organization and drive workforce development initiatives.