Human Resource Business Partner

Northrop Grumman Human Resources Business Partner

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 team at Northrop Grumman is seeking candidates to join a growing community of committed HR professionals in Falls Church, Virginia. Our HR community is composed of incredible people with diverse thinking who find professional fulfillment in strategic thinking, change management, understanding and advocating for employees, supporting the coaching and development of the leadership team, and solving organizational challenges through our partnership with the business.

The selected candidate will have ownership for providing HR Business Partner support to our Corporate Office functional groups. Come be a part of securing our nations freedom and make a difference with the work you do. The Falls Church, Virginia location is the headquarters for Northrop Grumman where you will have an opportunity to work hand in hand with our executive leadership team for the corporation.

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will be responsible for understanding business strategies, vision and challenges and proactively responding with talent strategies, programs, and processes that align with Company and business goals. Candidate should be an outstanding communicator and possess a strong executive presence to be able to build and leverage relationships with senior level leaders.

The selected candidate will partner with leadership on the implementation of HR strategy, including employee relations, development and execution of talent goals, implementation of HR initiatives, leadership selections and development and other areas as a Human Resources subject matter expert. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish intimate understanding of the business, build, and expand relationships with client leadership teams, and create close partnerships across the organization
• Serves as a strategic business partner and consultant to internal customers and stakeholders.
• Support and partner with HR colleagues in Talent Acquisition, Organization Effectiveness, Compensation, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to develop comprehensive workforce plans
• Evolve organizational capability in employee engagement, succession planning, and org design
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and develop solutions in partnership with functional leadership, COEs, and HR business leadership.
• Play a key change management role by reinforcing a culture of growth, innovation and calculated risk taking through the application of human capital strategy, tools and processes.
• Organize, prioritize, plan, schedule, and execute concurrent projects and tasks, escalating issues or obtaining additional resources when necessary.
• Support and enable leaders to make informed decisions about talent and to hold their organizations accountable for business results.
• This position requires extensive senior leadership contact, and the ideal candidate will possess a track record of decision-making skills with the ability to realize results in an environment of ambiguity.
• Mitigate risks, identifying compliance issues, and partner with legal counsel
• Apply change management processes / tools to develop and implement effective change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption, improve organization performance, and increase operational efficiencies

You'll be a great fit if you

• Possess unwavering ethics and values
• Are a strong partner and team player; focused on organizational and team success
• Are a strategic thinker see the big picture and connects the dots
• Have a demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion, manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and handle variable workloads
• Are curious about culture and talent trends, new and emerging technologies and how to increase adoption and sustainability
• Possess strong technical competence across one or more HR disciplines (Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Organization Design/Development or Employee Relations)
• Are an exceptional listener, verbal and written communicator
• Are solution-oriented and can balances qualitative and quantitative measures
• Have excellent business acumen with a focus on how HR processes and tools accelerate business results

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Human Resources Business Partner:

• Bachelor's degree required plus a minimum of 2 years of experience in HR or related field
• Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships as the basis for being able to influence direction and drive change
• 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)

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Human Resources Business Partner:

• Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships as the basis for being able to influence direction and drive change
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred degree in Human Resources Management, Business, Organization Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or related field
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and technology, with preferred applications experience in Workday
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust direction when needed
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling, and following up on all project related items
• Ability to analyze data to define the root cause, design practical, creative and/or innovative solutions, and ensure solutions are effectively implemented
• Flexible, adaptable, agile, and resilient; ability to work in ambiguous situations
• Strong consulting skills; able to dissect the root cause or core problem to diagnose business challenges and the ability to craft effective solutions
• 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

Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00 Salary Range 2: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00 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. 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.

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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.