Director, HR Business Partner

L3Harris•Rochester, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a strategic HR leader to serve as Director, HR Business Partner for the largest division in the Space Systems Sector. This visible, high-impact role shapes talent and organizational strategy for mission-critical work while partnering with senior leaders to build a strong, future-ready organization. The Director leads a team of HR professionals and drives workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, leadership development, and culture across a complex, multi-site division. The position is based onsite in Rochester, New York, and follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. The role offers broad influence across succession planning, talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness, including direct partnership with senior leaders on workforce, culture, and organizational decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of related experience; or a graduate degree and at least 13 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 19 years of related experience.
Significant HR leadership 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.

Nice To Haves

Strong business and HR acumen, including critical thinking, sound judgment, and a track record of delivering results.
Ability to develop HR functional skills and capabilities.
Ability to influence, coach, and consult effectively with all levels of the organization.
Experience supporting a P&L organization.
Project management experience, including 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.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; adaptability and effectiveness in a complex environment; ability to make difficult decisions and guide others through ambiguity.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute the talent 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 planning, 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 and capabilities needed to deliver results.
Champion an inclusive, high-accountability culture that supports collaboration, leadership effectiveness, and employee growth.
Take ownership of and proactively lead HR projects and initiatives at the division and sector levels.