Lead, HR Business Partner

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Job Title: Lead, HR Business Partner

Job Code: 40645

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

The Space & Missions Systems Segment is seeking a strategic HR business partner to support business leaders within the Engineering and Security organizations within the Space Systems division. This is an on-site position located in Colorado Springs, CO and reports to the Director, Human Resources for Core Functions. As the HR business partner, the selected candidate will be a true strategic partner in driving business results by understanding the area's strategic plans and initiatives to provide value added recommendations.

The HR Business Partner will collaborate with leadership as well as the overall employee population. This individual will be responsible for understanding and executing on human capital objectives and needs of the business across multiple HR workstreams including staffing, leader development, compensation planning, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, change leadership, employee engagement, inclusion, and retention. If you are energized by translating strategy into action, influencing leadership decisions, and solving meaningful workforce challenges in a dynamic environment - this is the role for you.

Essential Functions:

• Partner directly with the Director, Human Resources and leadership team to deliver strategies to drive engagement, talent acquisition and development, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement in support of the annual operating plan (AOP)
• Build strong partnerships with leaders and employees, providing trusted counsel on organizational and employee matters
• Proactively identify challenges, diagnose root causes, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance employee engagement and drive business results
• Use metrics/analytics to drive performance and people decisions regarding employee acquisition, engagement, development, retention, and inclusion
• Collaborate with client groups to design and execute talent strategies aligned with business goals
• Drive strategic talent initiatives in acquisition, development, and succession planning, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders
• Coach and build leadership capabilities to address and resolve both human and technical aspects of the work environment
• Collaborate with HR Center of Excellence, Legal, Ethics, Environmental Health & Safety, and Security
• Participate and/or lead high-impact projects across Spectral Solutions and the HR organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related business area
• Strong business and HR acumen with proven problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-initiative; track record of delivering results
• Ability to influence, coach, and consult with all levels of the organization effectively
• Experience driving HR strategy in the following areas: performance management, employee engagement, retention, staffing, compensation, leadership coaching and development and succession planning
• Demonstrated experience delivering on HR metrics and reporting out on progress on a regular basis
• Experience supporting a P&L organization and geographically dispersed teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic, collaborative environment
• Project management experience
  Employee relations and investigative experience
• Possesses a high level of professional integrity and attention to detail
• Geographically mobile for continued career growth

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $91,500-$170,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close September 14, 2026.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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