RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Manager of Labor Relations candidate to join our Human Resources (HR) team in Sunnyvale, California. Our HR community at Northrop Grumman is composed of incredible people with different abilities, diverse thinking, and varied backgrounds who find professional fulfillment in understanding and advocating for employees, supporting the coaching and development of the management team, and solving organizational challenges through our partnership with business leadership. 

The selected candidate will be a strategic partner and consultant to the business to help build organizational capability to meet financial and strategic goals. The position requires HR labor relations experience with respect to preparing for and advising on matters pertaining to contract administration, interpretation, negotiation, grievance case management, investigations, and arbitrations.  The selected candidate will be the focal point to consult and assist in the development and implementation of LR strategy, programs, and policies.  Candidates must have recognized leadership success and have a demonstrated ability to coach, develop and influence a team, peers, and all levels of management. Additionally, as part of a matrix environment, strong collaboration with the divisions, Centers of Excellence, and other functional HR teams will be required.

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Lead Labor Relations organization, including one direct report, in Sunnyvale, California. The organization is comprised of four labor unions, representing approximately 700 employees.
• Establish strong business relationships with client leadership teams and create effective partnerships across HR, centers of excellence (COE’s), finance, and P&L organizations.
• Lead the planning and management of contract administration, contract negotiations, grievance cases, arbitrations, and all matters related to labor relations.
• Analyze and concisely present information to the management team to enable good business decisions as related to LR and HR matters.
• Leverage and partner with HR colleagues in operations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, diversity and inclusion and organizational effectiveness to support talent strategies.
• Provide business insight through data analysis, research, and benchmarking.
• Assist in driving business growth from an organization and talent perspective.
• Play a key change leadership role in the company’s transformation by creating a culture of growth, innovation and risk taking.

This position has significant senior leadership contact and requires a candidate with strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to perform in an environment of ambiguity.  The incumbent must have strong communication and cross-cultural skills to be able to effectively interact with a geographically dispersed senior leadership team.  The candidate should also have a proven ability to influence for impact at all levels and develop an internal network to gain support for best HR practices and can navigate cultural and business sensitivities to champion performance, employee engagement, belonging, and inclusion. 

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s plus 6 years of relevant experience in HR or related field.  Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. 
• HR Labor Relations experience with contract administration, interpretation, negotiations, grievance cases, and arbitrations.
• Experience as an HR Business Partner.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced 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 and SAP.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust direction when needed.
• Experience supporting executive level clients and successful demonstration of leadership consulting, coaching skills, and knowledge of human and adult learning principles.
• Experience as an HR Business Partner in proactive HR assessment, diagnosis and solutioning of business challenges.
• Ability to navigate cultural and business nuances/sensitivities to promote top performance, employee engagement, belonging, and inclusion.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.

Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.