Principal HR Business Partner

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking an influential and forward-thinking Principal HR Business Partner to play a critical role in shaping the people strategy for our Space & Mission Systems (SMS) Segment. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and their teams, driving HR initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and deliver impactful HR solutions across aligned functions. This position is ideal for a strategic, data-driven HR leader who enjoys solving complex organizational challenges while building strong relationships across the business. This is an on-site position located in Palm Bay, FL.

Essential Functions

• Provide primary HR strategic advice to multiple senior-level executives within the SMS Segment, offering consultative support on complex organizational, talent, and business challenges
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, provide data-driven insights that inform decision-making, and develop recommendations on organizational design. Create executive-level metrics and presentations to translate HR data into compelling business narratives and actionable insights
• Lead talent management and succession planning initiatives. Partner with leaders on talent decisions, and identify, assess, and develop high-potential talent to build robust leadership pipelines
• Design and implement targeted development strategies for critical roles and key talent
• Lead and influence organizational change initiatives and transformation efforts
• Drive initiatives to enhance organizational agility, collaboration, and performance in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Guide leaders through complex employee relations matters, performance management, and sensitive organizational issues
• Lead and execute HR special projects and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with Corporate HR, Segment HR COEs, Sector HR, and cross-functional partners to drive best practices and innovative solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; OR, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience in dynamic, matrixed environments

Preferred Additional Skills

• Strong HR and business acumen
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking ability, and demonstrated self-initiative
• Highly adaptable and able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Track record of delivering commitments and driving measurable business impact
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all organizational levels
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Professional integrity with demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI for data analysis and reporting
• Experience with HRIS systems, talent management platforms, and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Microsoft Teams)
• Experience coaching or supporting executive-level leadership