Human Resources Business Partner Manager - Level 2

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Aurora, CO +2 · Human Resources Mult-Func

This role is for a Human Resources Business Partner Manager at Northrop Grumman. The primary responsibilities include partnering with HR leadership to drive strategic human capital plans, providing HR guidance on various HR functions, identifying organizational trends and risks, and leading HR projects. The role requires strong consulting, data analytics, and project management skills, with a focus on influencing and coaching senior management. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR with significant professional experience is required, along with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Establish a solid understanding of the business, building and expanding relationships with program leadership teams, and creating close partnerships across HR centers of excellence (COE's).
  2. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and developing solutions in partnership with staff and key stakeholders.
  3. Provide business insight through data analytics, researching and benchmarking to inform and recommend solutions to enable business growth.
  4. Lead all HR team projects - ensuring accountability and completion.
  5. Play a key change leadership role in the company's transformation by reinforcing a culture of growth and innovation.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience in Human Resources – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience in Human Resources.
  • Demonstrated success in the application of HR principles, concepts, policies, and practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, implement and close multiple complex projects simultaneously on various HR work streams and meet schedule and commitments.
  • Proven track record building collaborative partnerships as the basis for being able to influence direction and driving change; keen ability to influence, coach, and consult with senior executive management.
  • Strong consulting skills; ability to analyze data to define the root cause, designing practical, creative and/or innovative solutions, and ensuring solutions are effectively implemented.
  • Experience in project management, prioritization, continuous improvement and process improvement thought process.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in Aerospace & Defense and/or government contracting.
  • Experience leading a team as a Human Resources Manager responsible for multiple HR disciplines.
  • Proficiency with HRIS platforms and technology (Workday, Confluence, SharePoint).
  • PHR (SHRM-CP) or SPHR (SHRM – SCP) certification.
  • Experience in a matrix organization with a large customer group (500-1000).

What the JD emphasized

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.