Principal HR Business Partner - Palmdale CA
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join their team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Manufacturing Operations organization. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Palmdale, CA. This key HRBP role reports to a Human Resources Manager 2 in the Aeronautics Systems (AS) sector. The selected candidate will join a collaborative HR team supporting a priority program within Northrop Grumman. The HRBP will consult on and support the design and implementation of HR strategies, initiatives, programs, and guidelines across the full employee lifecycle. Focus areas include talent identification, performance management, employee relations, compensation, reward and recognition, staffing, succession planning, organizational and leadership development, and other key disciplines within the HR body of knowledge. The HRBP will partner closely with HR subject matter experts and business leaders to implement these solutions through strong influence, execution, and project management. The selected candidate will also lead and manage HR projects end-to-end, demonstrating the ability to plan, organize, implement, and close multiple projects simultaneously across diverse HR workstreams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of Human Resources experience OR Masters degree and 3 years of Human Resources experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet business needs
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 15% of the time
Nice To Haves
- Strong technical competence across one or more HR disciplines: Leadership Development, Talent Management, Employee Relations
- Demonstrated experience in prioritizing the workday, balancing multiple projects, and working across multiple deadlines
- Proficiency in Workday
- Previous HR experience in Aerospace & Defense
- Current/active U.S Government clearance
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with manufacturing leaders to develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs (e.g., succession planning, workforce development, compensation, and EEO) that align with business goals.
- Lead, plan, and execute multiple concurrent HR projects from inception to completion, driving organizational change and process improvements.
- Drive talent identification, performance management, and career development initiatives to build bench strength and enhance employee retention.
- Act as a trusted advisor to build a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
- Work closely with HR peers, leaders, and Centers of Excellence (COE’s) including compensation, employee relations, legal, and organization effectiveness to deliver seamless HR solutions across the organization.
- Effectively engage with a geographically dispersed leadership team, demonstrating strong cross-cultural awareness.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- 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 are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
