Sr Principal HR Project Management

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

20d•Remote

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Human Resources (HR) team at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking HR Project Management 4 to join our community of committed HR professionals at our facility located in Linthicum, MD . Position can be virtual for ideal candidate located in VA, FL, MD, CO, AL, UT, CA or AZ) . Our HR community is composed of incredible people with different abilities, diverse thinking and varied backgrounds who find professional fulfillment in understanding and advocating for employees, supporting the coaching and development of the management team, and solving organizational challenges through our partnership with business leadership. The selected candidate will be welcomed into a team aligned to support a diverse employee workforce of varying levels. The selected candidate will join a team supporting the Missions Systems HR team to support Mission Systems Sector Manufacturing. Overview of the Role: Organize, prioritize, plan, schedule, and execute HR projects and initiatives in support of business initiatives within the Maritime/Land System and Sensors division and it's growing talent. Consult and assist in the implementation of HR strategy, programs and policies including talent identification, performance management, employee relations, compensation, reward and recognition, succession planning, organization and staff development, leadership/bench strength development, staffing and other areas within the HR body of knowledge. Diagnose organizational needs and develop practical, creative/innovative, data-driven solutions to increase team and organizational performance and advance the business strategy. Ensure solutions are effectively implemented and sustained.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resource management, Organization Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or related field required plus 8+ years of relevant experience - OR - 6+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing projects.
Understanding and application of HR principles, concepts, policies and practices.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others.
Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven ability to support cross-functional projects to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling and following up on project related items.
US citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on complex duties in a high-impact, time sensitive environment.
Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and technology, with preferred applications experience in Workday and Saba Learning Exchange (LX).
Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust direction when needed.
Leadership coaching skills and knowledge of human and adult learning principles a plus.
Experience in proactive HR assessment, diagnosis and solutioning of business challenges.
Ability to navigate cultural and business nuances/sensitivities to promote top performance, employee engagement and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Establishing intimate understanding of the business, build and expand relationships with client leadership teams, and create close partnerships across HR, centers of excellence (COE's), finance, and functional organizations
Identifying, sourcing, mining and analyzing key data to inform decisions and creating the narrative to tell the story to executive leadership allowing for decisioning which will drive key business outcomes
Supporting and partnering with HR colleagues, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, diversity and inclusion and organizational effectiveness to support talent strategies
Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and develop solutions in partnership with division and matrix leadership, COE and site HR business leadership
Analyzing and concisely presenting information to the management team to enable business growth and sound decision making
Oversee key projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with organizational objectives and timelines. Identify potential project risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Advising leadership on new ideas and winning practices in the areas of talent acquisition, assessment, development, compensation, organizational effectiveness, strategy, on-boarding, employee engagement and retention, change management and communications
Provide support to senior HR leadership, including agenda preparation and following up on action items
Monitor and track critical organizational issues and initiatives, providing relevant updates and recommendations to senior leadership
Handle sensitive employee data, organizational changes, and strategic plans with discretion and integrity
Providing business insight through data analysis, research and benchmarking
Develop executive‑level presentations
Collaborate with HR leaders to shape long‑term plans and strategies, leveraging data analysis of market trends
Conduct data analysis and manipulation, generate dashboards, and interpret the resulting insights
Manage special projects and initiatives as directed

Benefits

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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.
In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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