Human Resources Business Partner 3/4

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.  As a leading global security company, we provide innovative systems, products and solutions to our customers worldwide.  We are comprised of diverse professionals that bring different perspectives and ideas, understanding that the more experiences we bring to our work the more innovative we can be.  As we continue to build our workforce, we look for people that exemplify our core values, leadership characteristics, and approach to innovation.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an HR Business Partner 3/4 (HRBP) to provide Human Resources support to our Engineering, Production and Operations business unit in Gilbert, Arizona. The selected candidate will partner with the business to ensure a complete understanding of business needs and objectives in order to deliver exceptional HR support in the areas of HR processes, policies, and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the business partner and consultant to internal client groups to help build organizational capability to meet sector and organizational financial and strategic goals.
• Develops and implements value-added HR programs and initiatives, supports all aspects of HR for assigned client groups including performance management, employee relations, compensation, reward and recognition, succession planning, organizational and staff development, and change management.
• Organizes, prioritizes, plans, schedules, and follows up on concurrent tasks, elevating issues or obtaining additional resources when necessary.
• Quickly builds trust, utilizing excellent customer relations skills.
• Successfully navigate in a matrix organization and proactively identify information and resources to resolve various inquiries and situations.
• Leverages focus on change management, organization effectiveness, and leadership development.
• Collaborates effectively at all levels of the organization and across multiple sites using interpersonal, influencing, consulting/negotiating skills, business savvy, strong problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and systems skills.
• Collects, analyzes, and presents human capital-related data as well as manages multiple projects/tasks from inception to completion in a changing environment.

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

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications: 

This role may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related with 6+ years of broad HR experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 4+ years of broad HR experience. 

Basic Qualifications for a level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Psychology, or related with 10+ years of HR experience – OR – a Master’s degree with 8+ years of HR experience. 

Additional Basic Qualifications for both levels:

• Working knowledge of HR policies and practices.
• Capacity to understand people issues impacting the business.
• Demonstrate integrity in business interactions and honor personal commitments.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible; quickly change directions and priorities when needed and within challenging time constraints.
• Drive to identify and anticipate needs and make recommendations for implementation.
• Ability to work independently and make independent decisions, ensuring high levels of collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts in a team environment. 
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• PHR (SHRM-CP) or SPHR (SHRM-SCP) certification. 
• Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience in a matrix organization with a large customer group (500-1000 employees).

Salary Range: $74,600 USD - $111,800 USD

Salary Range 2: $92,400 USD - $138,600 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.