HR Business Partner 3 (Employee Relations Focused)

Human Resource (HR) 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's Corporate Office is seeking a Human Resource (HR) Business Partner (BP). Located in Falls Church, VA this HRBP will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, focusing on aligning HR initiatives with business objectives while handling employee relations matters as an adjunct member of the Employee Relations (ER) Center of Excellence (CoE).

This role is essential in fostering a high-performance culture and enhancing workplace morale within the organization.

Responsibilities include :

• Support a CIDO client group(s) through collaboration with leadership to understand business needs and develop HR strategies that drive organizational performance and engagement.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for employee relations issues, providing guidance on conflict resolution, and grievance procedures.
• Under ER CoE management oversight, conduct thorough employee relations investigations into employee complaints, develop discipline recommendations in consultation with ER, and write case closure reports.
• Provide training and resources to leadership on employee relations topics, conflict management, and compliance with employment laws.
• Promote proactive and positive employee relations practices across the organization to drive engagement and change, and to manage risk to the organization.
• Provide input and insights into site trends, escalating as appropriate.
• Develop and implement practices and initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture and align with best practices while complying with federal and state employment laws.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to inform strategic decision-making and identify improvement opportunities in employee engagement and retention.
• Provide training and resources to leadership on employee relations topics, conflict management, and compliance with employment laws.
• Support talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, training and development, and succession planning.
• Partner with managers to facilitate effective communication and address employee concerns, promoting a culture of transparency and trust.
• Lead change management processes and support organizational transformation initiatives in conjunction with leadership.
• Stay updated on trends in employment legislation and best practices in HR and employee relations to continuously improve organizational policies and practices.

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Primary Level Salary Range : $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.