Human Resources Business Partner - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nEmbark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you\u2019ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.\n\nAre you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you\u2019ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner \u2013 Level 3 or 4 to provide support to our Western Region Manufacturing and Operations team. This role will provide customer support to union and non-union employees and leadership. This position is located in our Azusa CA site and will require travel (as needed) to support customers at other California sites as well as Gilbert AZ.\n\nAs an HR Business Partner, you will work in partnership with the HR Manager and HR Director to drive strategic human capital plans that support BU and division goals, and provide HR guidance and counsel to leaders, managers, employees, and peer team members. The selected candidate will collaborate with the business to develop and implement solutions and deliver exceptional HR support in a challenging, dynamic, and supportive and development-oriented business environment.\n\nThis position can be filled at either a Level 3 or 4.\n\nIn this job, you will:\n\n * Serve as a strategic business partner and consultant to internal customers and stakeholders.\n * Establish a solid understanding of the business, build and expand relationships, and create close partnerships across HR centers of excellence (COE\u0027s).\n * Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization.\n * Provide business insight through data analytics, research and benchmarking to inform, develop, and implement solutions in partnership with leadership.\n * Perform complex and comprehensive investigations and develop organizational actions in partnership with leadership.\n * Consult with legal and be the primary interface with the represented workforce and leadership.\n * Drive retention of critical skills and high performers through differentiated rewards, analyze key attrition drivers and develop solutions to improve retention. \n * Play a key change leadership role in the company\u0027s transformation by reinforcing a culture of growth and innovation. Lead or support change projects to evolve organizational capability and improve our operating model. Recommend solutions to enable business growth.\n * Diagnose organizational needs and develop practical, creative and/or innovative solutions to increase team and organizational performance and advance the business strategy. Effectively implement and sustain solutions by leveraging change management best practices.\n * Facilitate leadership development focused on comprehensive succession planning and strategic leadership movement. Collaborate with business leaders to build leadership depth and address critical roles/skills needs. Coach leadership and HR team on employee development plans and development resources.\n * Analyze and present employee survey data/key themes to leadership teams. Collaborate with leadership to communicate actions and drive progress.\n * Other duties as assigned.\n\n\n\nIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * Level 3: Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, or related field with 5+ years of professional experience in broad HR Business Partner experience \u2013 OR \u2013 Master\u2019s degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, or related field with 3+ years of professional experience in broad HR Business Partner experience.\n * Level 4: Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, or related field with 8+ years of professional experience in broad HR Business Partner experience \u2013 OR \u2013 Master\u2019s degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, or related field with 6+ years of professional experience in broad HR Business Partner experience.\n * Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.\n * Proven ability to lead cross-functional HR projects and understanding and application of project management and change management fundamentals, including organizing, planning, presenting, and executing concurrent projects and tasks. Ability to escalate issues and obtain additional resources when necessary.\n * Strong consulting skills and ability to solve business challenges.\n * Experience in analyzing data to define the root cause, design practical, creative and/or innovative solutions, and ensuring effective implementation of solutions.\n * Experience consulting with leaders on succession planning, culture and engagement, change management, managing performance, and maintaining positive employee relations. \n * Proficient verbal and written communication skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships as the basis for being able to influence direction and drive change demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others.\n * Experience supporting manufacturing/operations in a union environment.\n * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * PHR (SHRM-CP) or SPHR (SHRM-SCP) certification. \n * Experience using Workday HRIS.\n * Experience in a Manufacturing and/or Engineering environment.\n * Experience in a matrix organization with a large customer group (500-1000).\n\n\n\nYou\u0027ll be a great fit if you:\n\n * Are passionate about achieving results and upholding commitments, working independently and as part of a team, continuously learning, focusing on continuous improvement.\n * Excel at managing multiple and competing priorities.\n * Are you a team player that communicates effectively with all levels of leadership and employees. \n\n\n\nAbout Space Sector: We are an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. \n\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\n\n Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n