Director, Human Resources

Northrop Grumman

. Lead as the HR Director for the Central Region Engineering organization .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $160,200 - $278,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing HR strategies and human capital programs while leading teams to optimize performance in a high-performance culture. Proficient in leveraging data insights for talent management and organizational development within the Aerospace & Defense sector.

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HR Strategy DevelopmentPeople LeadershipChange ManagementData Analytics in HRExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

HR ManagementTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningCoachingProblem-SolvingPerformance OptimizationHuman Capital DevelopmentEmployee ExperienceChange ManagementData Insights

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationRelationship-BuildingInfluencingConsulting

Tools & Technologies

HRIS PlatformsData Analytics ToolsEmerging Technology Trends

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace & DefenseGovernment ContractingMatrix Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead as the HR Director for the Central Region Engineering organization
Serve as the primary strategic HR partner for approximately 4,000 engineers in Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector
Lead a team of HR Business Partners
Develop and implement HR strategy, human capital programs, and core processes across the region
Provide thought leadership and coach and influence at the executive level
Develop and deploy human capital and technical development strategy
Implement HR strategy and initiatives aligned with business priorities
Provide guidance, coaching, and support to HR professionals to optimize performance and potential
Partner with Engineering leadership on talent management, succession planning, talent reviews, retention strategies, and employee experience
Communicate and partner with internal and external stakeholders to influence engineering and technical talent teams
Analyze critical skills and supply/demand needs to identify trends and inform talent deployment and development
Use data insights and trends to identify business challenges and develop solutions with leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of HR or related experience OR a Master's degree with at least 8 years of HR or related experience
Experience managing and leading teams
Strong people leadership and management skills focused on an inclusive, development-focused, high-performance culture
Strong communication, collaboration, relationship-building, influencing, coaching, and consulting skills
Experience working with multiple senior executives concurrently
Experience leveraging HR processes, tools, data, and analytics
Demonstrated change management and problem-solving experience
Ability to be flexible and adaptable
Executive-level verbal and written communication skills
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite
Preferred: Current U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance
Preferred: Previous experience in Aerospace & Defense and/or government contracting
Preferred: Experience leading a team as an HR manager or higher across multiple HR disciplines
Preferred: Proficiency with HRIS platforms and emerging technology trends
Preferred: Experience working in a matrix environment
Preferred: Ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Long Term Incentives may be available for Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business