The incumbent will be a focal point for both on-site and remote leaders and employees to consult on and assist in the implementation of HR strategy and programs and policies across multiple client groups; including talent identification, performance management, employee relations, compensation, reward and recognition, employee engagement and retention initiatives, succession planning, organization and staff development, leadership/bench strength development, staffing, EEO and other areas within the HR body of knowledge. The incumbent may also be responsible for supporting site initiatives related to charitable giving, engagement, communications and Employee Resource Groups. The support of these initiatives will be through proficient leadership and project management skills and close collaboration with HR subject matter experts. In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for partnering with peer HRBPs within the Business Unit to partner on initiatives, and therefore must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, implement, and close multiple projects simultaneously on various topics within HR work streams.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

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
* Advise leadership on best practices and coach in the areas of talent acquisition, assessment, development, compensation, organizational effectiveness, strategy, on-boarding, employee engagement and retention, change management and communications
* Analyze and concisely present information to enable business growth and sound decision making
* Provide business insight through data analysis, research and benchmarking
* Play a key change leadership role in the company's transformation by reinforcing a culture of growth, innovation and calculated risk taking through the application of human capital strategy, tools and processes
* Partner with managers to address employee challenges and provide prompt guidance/support to employee inquiries or concerns

This position can be filled as a level 2 or 3.
Basic Qualifications level 2:

Bachelor's degree required plus a minimum of 2 years of experience in HR or related field or Master's degree.
* Ability to provide 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 M365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
* 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 support cross-functional projects to include organizing, planning, scheduling and following up on all project related items
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
* US citizen is required.
Basic Qualifications level 3:

Bachelor's degree required plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in HR or related field or Master's degree plus 3 years related HR experience.
* Ability to provide 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 M365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
* 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 support cross-functional projects to include organizing, planning, scheduling and following up on all project related items
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
* US citizen is required.
Preferred Qualifications:

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
* Advanced problem solving skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust direction when needed
* Leadership consulting experience, coaching skills and knowledge of human and adult learning principles
* 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: $63,800 - $95,800
Salary Range 2: *$78,700 - $118,100
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.