Principal 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Principal Human Resources Business Partner to provide consultation, subject matter expertise, and partnership to the Weapons Integration and Mission Solutions business unit. This role is located at our Lake Charles, Louisiana facility. The selected candidate will partner with the business to develop and implement solutions and deliver exceptional Human Resources (HR) support in a challenging and dynamic business environment. This role will be the focal point to consult on and assist in the implementation of HR strategy, programs and policies across multiple client groups. This role will have the opportunity to partner with an internal client base to deliver exceptional HR support in the areas of performance management, talent and career development, staffing and retention etc. aligned to our Human Capital Strategy. You will work closely with leadership and employees in alignment with the business objectives and goals to build employee engagement, resolve employee relations, develop solutions for retention, and other areas within the HR body of knowledge. In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible oversight of affiliated HR projects, and must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, implement, and close multiple projects simultaneously on various topics within HR work streams. Key Responsibilities: Serves as a strategic business partner and consultant to internal customers and stakeholders, including organizational and talent development, performance management, employee relations, compensation, labor relations, and reward and recognition. Establish intimate understanding of the business, build and expand relationships with client leadership teams, and create close partnerships across HR, profit and loss (P&L), engineering, and other functional organizations. Support and partner with HR colleagues in operations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations. and organizational effectiveness to support talent strategies. Evolve organizational capability in employee engagement, succession planning and pipeline readiness acceleration, change management, and org design. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and develop solutions in partnership with division leadership, COEs, and HR business leadership. Advise leadership on new ideas and winning practices in the areas of talent acquisition, assessment, development, compensation, organizational effectiveness, strategy, on-boarding, change management and communications. 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 with possess a track record of leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to realize results in an environment of ambiguity. The incumbent must have communication skills to effectively interact with a geographically disbursed leadership team. Role is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, but will support multiple sites, including Fort Worth, TX; Huntsville, AL; and Middle River, MD. Basic Qualifications for Principal Human Resources Business Partner: Bachelor’s degree with 5 plus years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 3 plus years of relevant experience in HR or related field. Will consider 9 plus years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. Experience working in an HR based role, which may include organizational effectiveness, recruiting, HR generalist or HR specialist duties. Demonstrated success in the application of HR principles, concepts, policies, and practices. Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others. Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Developed ability to influence, coach, and consult with senior executive management. Proven ability to support cross-functional projects to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling, and following up on project related items. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications for Principal Human Resource Business Partner: Experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist. 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 and coaching experience. Experience in proactive HR assessment and diagnosis of business challenges and ability to craft effective solutions.