Human Resources Manager – Sms

We’re building something special here in Australia. Committed to safeguarding our Country’s future by solving the toughest problems in Aeronautics, Space and Mission Systems, we’re investing in our business, growing our capabilities and nurturing a great reputation as the place to be in Defence. ‘Defining Possible’ is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that’s as relevant for our people as for our customers. 

Your role:

Our Human Resources team is critical to Northrop Grumman Australia’s success and the enhancing our positive culture. Due to an internal promotion, we are now looking for a  Human Resources Manager  to lead our HR function supporting the Sustainment & Modernisation Operating Unit (SMS OU). Your success will be backed by our HR Director and you will have access to resources and frameworks from the broader Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Working closely with a diverse and geographically dispersed stakeholder group, your primary goal is to collaborate with leaders to provide strategic and operational advice and coaching for people related matters and priorities. The role will also support the delivery of a broad range of HR projects in line with the Operating Unit’s priorities and the HR Functional plan.

This position can either be based in Canberra, Sydney or Brisbane.

About you:

Key to success will be your ability to communicate effectively to coach and empower leaders. You easily build relationships and bring deep generalist HR knowledge and business acumen together when working with stakeholders to solve business problems. 

From a HR perspective, you are ideally degree qualified (in HR or related field) and have a generalist HR background with broad experience across employment relations, talent management, workforce planning, performance management and compensation etc. You’re analytical and forward thinking and understand how data and technology can be leveraged to influence decision making.

Lastly you either hold or have the eligibility to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance.

What’s in it for you:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns. 

Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training

Options for flexible & hybrid work including a 9 day fortnight 

Purchased annual leave

Salary packaging including novated car leases

Generous paid parental leave 

Volunteer Leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What’s Your Possible?

Doing the Right Thing and Sharing Success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Note: As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you will need to be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, so your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.