Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner
About The Position
At Northrop Grumman, the work we do every day helps shape the future of aerospace, national defense, and scientific discovery. Our teams develop the technologies that enable manned and unmanned aircraft systems, protect national security, and expand the boundaries of what’s possible. Behind every breakthrough is exceptional talent. We are seeking an Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) who is ready to play a critical role in building the teams that power our mission. This role is designed for a strategic talent partner who thrives at the intersection of business partnership, talent strategy, and organizational impact. The entry-level TABP will own full life cycle recruiting supporting our Aeronautics sector. You’ll partner directly with hiring managers to build pipelines and hire high-quality technical talent and play a key role in shaping how we grow our workforce. This role will be co-located with one of our Aeronautics site locations. On‑site support will be required as business needs permit, and occasional travel as needed. The future of aeronautics innovation depends on the people we bring into our organization. As an Associate Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will play a direct role in shaping the teams that design, build, and deliver technologies that protect and advance our warfighter capabilities. You will be a part of a Talent Acquisition organization that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and impact—where recruiters are empowered to think strategically, act boldly, and continuously improve how we support the business. If you are passionate about people, we invite you to explore this opportunity and help us continue Defining Possible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Located near the following Aeronautics sector sites: El Segundo, CA; Palmdale, CA; San Diego, CA; Clearfield, UT; Oklahoma City, OK; or Melbourne, FL
- Minimum ability to travel up to 20%
Nice To Haves
- A strong ability to influence using data and talent market insights
- Passion for talent acquisition and staying current on recruiting trends
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and matrixed teams
Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle recruiting through offer (sourcing, screening, interview support, selection and offer process)
- Be a trusted advisor and primary recruiting point of contact for assigned business leaders providing guidance on candidate evaluation, interviewing, and hiring decisions
- Conduct detailed strategy sessions to align on role requirements and set expectations of hiring timelines
- Educate hiring managers on labor market conditions, talent availability, applicant motivations and competitive pay packages—setting expectations grounded in data
- Track and report on key recruiting metrics as needed by TA and business leadership
- Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines through sourcing, networking and relationship development
- Assess candidates for technical capability, NG values, and mission alignment
- Ensuring data integrity is aligned with our processes and procedures
- Partner cross-functionally to deliver a seamless and engaging candidate experience
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
