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Manager Human Resources 2
Location: United States-Mississippi-Iuka
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Human Resources Manager 2 to become part of the HR Operations leadership team and provide support for the Production Operations organization. The position will be full-time, on-site and located in Iuka, MS.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a strategic and forward-thinking Human Resources leader to serve as the primary HR partner to Site and manufacturing Production Operations Leadership within a complex operations organization. The selected candidate will lead a dynamic HR team in shaping talent strategies, organizational initiatives, and core HR processes that support production performance, business objectives, and the continued growth of the site.
Working in a complex, matrixed environment, the Human Resources Leader will strengthen organizational effectiveness, develop leadership capability, and help position a high-focus program for long-term success. This role is ideal for an innovative HR professional who enjoys influencing strategy, building trusted partnerships with senior leaders, and shaping the workforce and culture needed to meet both current priorities and future growth.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the primary HR strategic partner to the Site Leader and Operations Leadership, aligning talent and organizational strategies with business objectives and production priorities.
- Lead and develop the HR team while fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
- Provide guidance and sound judgment on employee relations, leadership matters, talent decisions, and organizational effectiveness.
- Develop and execute strategies for talent management, leadership development, succession planning, workforce planning, and change management.
- Identify organizational trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend solutions that support site growth and program success.
- Lead cross-functional HR initiatives and build effective partnerships with Human Resources, Centers of Excellence, business management, sector functions, and operating organizations.
- Use data, business insights, and clear communications to support timely decision-making and consistent HR execution.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following capabilities:
- Strategic leadership and the ability to align HR priorities with business and operational objectives.
- Strong judgment, execution, influence, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coach executives and guide complex decisions.
- The ability to build credibility and collaborative relationships with leaders at all levels, including senior and executive stakeholders, to drive organizational performance.
- Experience leading teams and influencing organizational change in complex, matrixed environments.
- Broad knowledge of talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, succession planning, workforce planning, and change management.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and influence informed business decisions.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly visible environment marked by growth, ambiguity, competing priorities, and continuous change.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline with 7 years of progressive HR experience or a master’s degree with 5 years of progressive HR experience
- Experience in HR business roles, project management, and HR advisory support
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence outcomes through collaboration and sound HR judgment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet business needs
- Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, human resources management, organizational development, industrial psychology, management, or a related field.
- More than two years of formal leadership experience, including responsibility for direct reports.
- Experience working in a matrixed or homeroom organizational environment.
- Experience in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or engineering industries.