Human Resources (HR) Manager 2

Position Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives worldwide and for generations to come. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Human Resources Manager 2 to join our Engineering HR leadership team supporting a portion of the Engineering Air Dominance Division. In this full-time, on-site role at our El Segundo, CA or Palmdale, CA locations, you will serve as the primary strategic HR Manager for a key client group—collaborating with senior engineering leadership to implement people strategies, lead transformation initiatives, and drive talent development. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, innovation, and the drive to achieve what others think impossible.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as the primary HR consultant to Engineering leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives and long-term vision.
• Organizational Transformation: Drive change management initiatives to foster a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Talent Strategy & Development: Develop and execute comprehensive talent strategies that support business objectives.
• Influence & Coaching: Provide executive coaching and influence decision-making across all organizational levels.
• Strategic Initiatives: Lead complex, cross-functional HR projects (e.g., workforce planning, compensation, diversity & inclusion) from inception to completion.
• People Leadership: Provide day-to-day leadership for a geographically diverse HR team, championing the development of HR talent and employee engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree AND 7 years of related Human Resources experience, or Master’s degree AND 5 years of related experience in progressive HR roles and project management.
• Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access; must be willing and able to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Industrial Psychology, Management, or related field.
• More than 2 years of formal leadership experience managing direct reports.
• Experience working in a matrix or homeroom environment.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Experience supporting a large, California-based employee population including both exempt and non-exempt employees.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00
• Benefits: Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Location: El Segundo, CA or Palmdale, CA
• Relocation assistance may be available.