Principal/Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Remote opportunity with Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems offers a strategic, impact-driven role in talent acquisition. As a Principal or Senior Principal Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will lead full lifecycle recruiting, influence hiring strategies, and drive talent initiatives across regional or division needs. This position centers on partnering with leaders, using data to shape decisions, and delivering a smooth, engaging candidate experience.

Compensation ranges from USD 77,000 to 176,300 per year, with the primary level range listed as 77,000 to 141,200 and the secondary level range listed as 96,200 to 176,300.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruiting for regional or division-specific openings across technical, administrative, hourly, and leadership roles.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets.
• Assess candidates for technical capability, leadership potential, and alignment with mission needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, guiding interviewing, candidate evaluation, and hiring decisions.
• Utilize data, market insights, and workforce intelligence to inform hiring strategies and influence decisions.
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with standards, support diversity objectives, and follow established TA processes.
• Partner across functions to deliver a seamless and engaging candidate experience.

Requirements

• Principal path: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years, or a high school diploma/GED with 9 years.
• Senior Principal path: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years, or a high school diploma/GED with 12 years.
• Proven track record of independently driving high-visibility projects to successful delivery with measurable business outcomes.
• Demonstrated success filling hard-to-fill roles across multiple functions.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and preparing executive communications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously with advanced recruiting strategies and meet aggressive hiring targets.
• Travel ability: up to 20% travel.

Technologies

• Eightfold
• Workday
• LinkedIn Recruiter

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• PTO for vacation and personal time
• Overtime eligibility
• Shift differential
• Discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses
• Long-term incentives

Relocation assistance

No relocation assistance available

Travel

Yes, up to 25% of the time

Clearance

None required