Human Resources Manager 2

Northrop Grumman • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • $109,000 - $163,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Human Resources Manager 2 to support the Flight Operations organization. This is a full-time, onsite leadership position in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, supporting approximately 950 employees across more than 20 locations worldwide. The role involves significant contact with leaders and requires sound judgment, decision-making, flexibility, and the ability to respond quickly in an ambiguous, highly visible environment. The manager partners closely with senior HR leadership, provides recommendations, and escalates employee relations matters, leadership concerns, and proposed actions to support aligned and consistent HR decisions.

The position leads the day-to-day coordination and development of HR Business Partners and advises Operations leadership on people-related matters. It supports HR strategies and business needs across talent acquisition and development, organizational effectiveness, onboarding, change management, communications, succession planning, and leadership development. The role also uses data and analytics to guide recommendations, supports leaders through change, and models Northrop Grumman’s values and leadership behaviors. Travel is 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance and Program Access (PAR) must be obtainable and maintainable within a reasonable time as determined by business need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related discipline and 7 years of progressive HR experience, or a master’s degree and 5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Solid track record in HR business roles, project management, and serving as a trusted HR advisor.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to establish rapport and credibility with leaders at multiple levels.
• Ability to influence outcomes through collaboration and sound HR judgment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable time as determined by business need.
• Strong working knowledge across core HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and compensation.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.
• Project management, interpersonal, influencing, negotiation, business acumen, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and manage multiple projects or tasks from inception to completion in a changing environment.
• Continuous-improvement and growth mindset, with a strong understanding of leadership development across multiple management levels.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business, Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Industrial Psychology, Management, or a related field.
• More than 2 years of formal people leadership experience.
• Experience working in a matrix or homeroom environment.
• Current or active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day coordination and development of HR Business Partners supporting approximately 950 employees in more than 20 locations across the globe.
• Establish effective working relationships with client leadership teams and build partnerships across HR, centers of excellence, business management, sector functions, and operating divisions to ensure consistent HR messaging, priorities, and execution.
• Provide HR consultation to Operations leadership on people-related matters in alignment with senior HR leadership direction.
• Support execution of HR strategies established by senior HR leadership and provide recommendations based on business needs in talent acquisition, talent development, organizational effectiveness, onboarding, change management, and communications.
• Use data and analytics to inform recommendations and support decision-making for business and HR leaders.
• Support change initiatives by helping leaders adopt practices, behaviors, and organizational approaches aligned with business and HR priorities.
• Support succession planning and leadership development in partnership with senior HR leadership and business leaders.
• Provide HR guidance to help leaders make informed talent decisions and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Model company values and leadership behaviors while supporting organizational and talent priorities.
• Escalate employee relations matters, leadership concerns, and proposed actions to ensure alignment and consistency in HR direction and decision-making.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Vice President or Director employees may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager