RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Labor Relations & Human Resources Business Partner based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

The Labor Relations (LR) Team (part of the broader Human Resources organization) at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a candidate to join a growing community of committed LR professionals in Sunnyvale, California.  Our HR/LR community is composed of incredible people with different abilities, diverse thinking and varied backgrounds who find professional fulfillment in strategic thinking, change management, understanding and advocating for employees, supporting the coaching and development of the management team, and solving organizational challenges through our partnership with business leadership. Come be a part of securing our nations freedom and make a difference with the work you do.  

The selected candidate will have ownership for providing LR/HR Business Partner Support to our Manufacturing/Production Operations organization.  The selected candidate will partner with the LR Team and operations leadership on the implementation of LR strategy, data analytics, administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), CBA negotiations, other areas as a LR subject matter expert.   The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate leadership and relationship building skills, data analytic skills, a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Skillful verbal and written communication talents are required, and the ideal candidate will have prior success building or enhancing a collaborative, supportive and understanding work environment in a unionized setting, and the ability to work with difficult individuals.  The successful candidate will demonstrate how they have supported their prior teams through organization, self-motivation, and task ownership skills, with the ability to accomplish complex duties in a high-impact, time sensitive environment.

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

Establish intimate understanding of the business, build and expand relationships with client leadership teams, and create close partnerships across the organizationsMaintain credibility as a subject matter expert in the applicable collective bargaining agreements in effect at the site and ensure compliance in all aspects of contract administrationProactively maintain collaborative relationships with Union leadersInvestigate employee related issuesPartner with LR Managers in investigating and closing out grievances within assigned areaIdentify training needs and partner with management and the LR team to develop and deliver training as requiredIdentify trends, risks, and opportunities within the organization and develop solutions in partnership with 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 communicationAnalyze and concisely present information to the management team to enable business growth and sound decision makingProvide business insight through data analysis, research, and benchmarkingPlay 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 processesSupport and enable leaders to make informed decisions about talent and to hold their organizations accountable for business results

This position requires the ability to relate to a unionized touch labor workforce, union leadership, as well as executive senior leadership.  The ideal candidate will possess a track record of leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to realize results in an environment of ambiguity. 

Candidate may be required to travel up to 10% of time for domestic business, sometimes with short notice.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and influence others.Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)The ability to support the business and HR team with minimal task supervision, utilizing relationships to ensure alignment with organizational priorities Proven ability to challenge and push back when working with difficult people or tough client group leadersAdvanced problem solving skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust direction when neededProven ability to lead cross-functional projects to completion including organizing, planning, scheduling and following up on all project related items

This position may be filled at the Principal (level 3) or Sr. Principal (level 4) level, depending on experience.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Labor Relations & Human Resources Business Partner: 

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Labor Relations, Human Resource management, Business, Organization Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or closely related with a minimum of 5 years of experience in LR/HR or related field, OR a Master's degree with 3 or more years of related experience in LR/HR.Experience working in a Unionized environment and an understanding of applicable NLRB practices and policies.Proven experience in being proactive in building relationship with leaders as well as touch labor employeesUS Citizenship required
 

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Labor Relations & Human Resources Business Partner: 

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Labor Relations, Human Resource management, Business, Organization Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or closely related with a minimum of 8 years of experience in LR/HR or related field, OR a Master's degree with 6 or more years of related experience in LR/HR.Experience working in a Unionized environment and an understanding of applicable NLRB practices and policies.Proven experience in being proactive in building relationship with leaders as well as touch labor employeesUS Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels: 

Experience as a labor relations professional, responsible for maintaining relationships with Union officialsChange management experienceExperience with HRIS platforms and technology, with preferred application experience in WorkdayExperience in proactive HR assessment, diagnosis and solutioning of business challengesAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.