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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman Space Systems has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place for you. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an HR Business Partner Manager 2 to provide leadership within our Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGS), Engineering employee teams across our regions. The position will be located in either our Aurora CO or Redondo Beach CA location with occasional travel to customer sites across our customer groups.

As an HR Manager you will partner with the HR Leader to drive strategic human capital plans that support BU and division goals, providing HR guidance and counsel to leaders, managers, and the HR team regarding succession planning and talent development, organizational design and change, reward and recognition, compensation, organization effectiveness, managing performance and conduct, employee relations, and staffing.

Keys to success include:

• Ability to listen, communicate, collaborate, and influence effectively across levels and functions.

• Strong project management skills (to include the ability to set and maintain accountability to execution schedules and commitments).

• Someone who is energized by and adept at navigating ambiguous cultural and business sensitivities to drive some stability and clarity, and champion diversity and inclusion, performance, and employee engagement.

• Working well under pressure.

• Completing requirements in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

Specific duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Establishing a solid understanding of the business, building and expanding relationships with engineering, , and creating close partnerships across HR centers of excellence (COE's).

• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and developing solutions in partnership with leadership.

• Providing business insight through data analytics, researching and benchmarking to inform and recommend solutions to enable business growth and/or support business integration.

• Playing a key change leadership role in the company's transformation by reinforcing a culture of growth and innovation. Leading integration and change projects to evolve organizational capability and improve our operating model.

• Leadership development-focused on comprehensive succession planning and strategic leadership movement. Collaborating with business leaders to build leadership depth and address critical roles/skills needs. Coaching leadership and HR team on employee development plans.

• Consulting with and training management on managing performance and conduct. Performing complex and comprehensive investigations and develop organizational correction actions.

• Leading a team of HR Business Partners that support geographically-dispersed internal customers.

• Serving as the HR Business Partner to an internal customer base, employee through the director level.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 8+ years of applicable experience in HR, project management, compensation, talent acquisition and/or organizational effectiveness - OR - a Master's degree in HR or related field and 6+ years of applicable experience in HR, project management, compensation, talent acquisition or organizational effectiveness.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience leading/managing a team.

• Demonstrated success in the application of HR principles, concepts, policies, and practice.

• Demonstrated success in building or enhancing a collaborative work environment; have the capacity to understand people issues impacting the business.

• Demonstrated the ability to plan, organize, implement and close multiple complex projects simultaneously on various HR work streams and meet schedule and commitments.

• Ability to travel, as needed, to support a geographically dispersed client group.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience supporting and influencing senior executives.

• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and technology (Workday, SharePoint).

• PHR (SHRM-CP) or SPHR (SHRM - SCP) certification.

Salary Range: $119,800 - $188,300

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.