Manager Human Resources 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. 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 capabilit