Director, HR Business Partner

L3Harris Technologies•Town of Gates, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a strategic, people-focused leader to serve as Director, Human Resources Business Partner for the largest division in the Space Systems Sector. The role shapes talent solutions for mission-critical work and influences how teams are built, developed, and supported across a broad organization. The Director helps shape talent strategy for a complex, dual-site organization by partnering with senior leaders to strengthen culture, build organizational capability, and position the business to meet its mission and growth objectives. The role oversees a team of HR professionals and advises on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, leadership development, and change. The successful candidate brings business judgment, thought leadership, a continuous-improvement mindset, and the ability to turn strategy into measurable outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 years of related experience; or graduate degree with at least 13 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 19 years of related experience.
10 years of prior relevant experience, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Experience leading HR strategies across performance management, employee engagement, retention, staffing, compensation, leadership coaching and development, and succession planning.
Experience supporting core HR disciplines, including employee relations, organizational development, and change management.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly adaptable, with the ability to operate effectively in a complex environment, make difficult decisions, and guide others through ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

Strong business and HR acumen, including critical thinking, sound judgment, and a track record of delivering results.
Demonstrated ability to develop HR functional skills and capabilities.
Ability to influence, coach, and consult with all levels of the organization in a positive and effective manner.
Experience supporting a P&L organization.
Project management experience leading projects and using HR metrics and analytics to make recommendations and inform talent decisions.
Ability to influence and navigate decision-making without formal authority.

Responsibilities

Lead HR business partner strategy for a complex, multi-site division within the Space Systems Sector.
Partner with senior and cross-functional leaders to align talent strategy with business priorities, operational objectives, and long-range growth plans.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of HR professionals.
Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession, talent development, and change management.
Use metrics and workforce analytics to inform decisions and improve organizational performance.
Guide leaders on employee relations, performance management, compensation, engagement, and retention matters.
Drive staffing and workforce plans to ensure the organization has the talent needed to deliver results.
Champion an inclusive, high-accountability culture that supports collaboration, leadership effectiveness, and employee growth.
Take ownership and provide proactive leadership for HR projects and initiatives at the division and sector level.