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Job Title: Director, HR Business Partner

Job Code: 47300

Job Location: Rochester, NY (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a strategic, accomplished HR leader to serve as Director, HR Business Partner for the largest division in the Space Systems Sector. This is a visible, high-impact opportunity to help shape the talent and organizational strategy behind mission-critical work while partnering closely with senior leaders to build a strong, future-ready organization.

In this role, you will lead a high-performing team of HR professionals and drive meaningful impact across workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, leadership development, and culture. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a passion for helping leaders, teams, and organizations thrive.

Why L3Harris?

• Opportunity to shape the talent strategy for the largest division in the Space Systems Sector • Direct partnership with senior leaders on workforce, culture, and organizational decisions • Leadership of a high-performing HR team supporting a complex, mission-driven business • Broad influence across succession planning, talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness

Essential Functions:

• Lead and execute the talent strategy for a complex, multi-site division within the Space Systems Sector • Partner with senior and cross-functional leaders to align talent strategy with business priorities, operational objectives, and long-range growth plans • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of HR professionals • Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent development, and change management • Utilize metrics and workforce analytics to inform decisions and improve organizational performance • Guide leaders on employee relations, performance management, compensation, engagement, and retention matters with sound judgment • Drive staffing and workforce plans to ensure the organization has the right talent and capabilities needed to deliver results • Champion an inclusive, high-accountability culture that supports collaboration, leadership effectiveness, and employee growth • Demonstrate ownership of and proactive leadership for various Human Resources projects and initiatives at the division and sector levels

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience • Significant HR leadership experience, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment • Experience leading HR strategies across performance management, employee engagement, retention, staffing, compensation, leadership coaching and development, and succession planning • Experience supporting core HR disciplines, including employee relations, organizational development, and change management

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong business and HR acumen, including critical thinking, sound judgment, and a track record of delivering results • Ability to develop HR functional skills and capabilities • Ability to influence, coach, and consult with all levels of the organization effectively • Experience supporting a P&L organization • Project management experience leading projects and utilizing HR metrics and analytics to make recommendations and inform talent decisions • Ability to influence and navigate decision-making without formal authority • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; highly adaptable and able to operate effectively in a complex environment, make difficult decisions, and guide others through ambiguity

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $131,500-$244,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.