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Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal HR Business Partner to join our community of committed HR professionals at our facility located Baltimore/Linthicum, MD with opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. Our talent HR team is composed of incredible people 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 HR team supporting the Missions Systems Engineering & Sciences (E&S) function, Strategic & Engineering Excellence organization.

Overview of the Principal / Sr Principal HR Business Partner primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The selected candidate will collaborate with the business to develop and implement 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, EEO and other areas within the HR body of knowledge.
• Partner with client group leadership to develop solutions to enhance team performance and advance business strategy and ensuring effective implementation and sustainment of solutions.
• Serve as the HR lead for the Technical Development (TechDev) organization which provides strategic development programs and education/training to support the growth of our technical professionals and advance the business priorities. The selected candidate will act as a liaison for Tech Dev and the broader HR team and provide guidance to members of the strategic development programs throughout their rotations.
• Organize, prioritize, plan, schedule, and execute Function/Division/Sector/Corporate HR projects and initiatives.  
• Establish 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 P&L organizations
• Support and partner with HR colleagues in operations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, diversity and inclusion and organizational effectiveness to support talent strategies
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and develop solutions in partnership with division and matrix leadership, COE and regional/division HR business leadership
• Support and enable leaders to make informed decisions about talent and to hold their organizations accountable for business results
• Analyze and concisely present information to the leadership team to enable business growth and sound decision making

This requisition may be filled as a Principal or Senior Principal HR Business Partner.

Basic Qualifications for Principal HR Business Partner:

• Bachelor's degree required plus 5 years of experience in HR or related field OR Master's with 3 years relevant experience.
• Ability to provide advanced consulting on and skillful application of HR principles, concepts, policies and practices to solve business challenges.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to support the business and HR team with minimal task supervision, utilizing relationships to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and proactively sharing best practices for team learning and growth.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling and following up on all project related items.
• Proven experience with recruitment and hiring processes, workforce management practices and talent development.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal HR Business Partner:

• Bachelor's degree required plus 8 years of experience in HR or related field OR Master's with 6 years relevant experience.
• Ability to provide advanced consulting on and skillful application of HR principles, concepts, policies and practices to solve business challenges.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others. Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to support the business and HR team with minimal task supervision, utilizing relationships to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and proactively sharing best practices for team learning and growth.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling and following up on all project related items.
• Proven experience with recruitment and hiring processes, workforce management practices and talent development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree preferred in Business, Human Resource management, Organization Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and technology, with preferred applications experience in WorkDay, SAP, Taleo/Talent+ and Saba Learning Exchange (LX).
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust direction when needed.
• Experience in proactive HR assessment and diagnosis of business challenges and ability to craft effective solutions.
• Ability to navigate cultural and business nuances/sensitivities to promote top performance, employee engagement and inclusion.

Salary Range: $84,600.00 - $127,000.00Salary Range 2: $104,900.00 - $157,300.00

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.