Director, HR Business Partner
At a glance
Director-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at L3Harris Technologies. Rochester · $131,500–$244,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Set HR direction for a multi-site division, linking talent plans to operating needs and longer-term business goals
- Coach and develop HR professionals while advising leaders on workforce design, succession, talent growth and organizational change
- Use workforce data to shape decisions and improve organizational performance
- Guide leaders on employee relations, performance, compensation, engagement and retention, and build staffing plans
- Lead division and sector HR initiatives while strengthening accountability, inclusion and employee development
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree plus at least fifteen years of related experience, a graduate degree plus thirteen years, or nineteen years without a degree
- At least ten years of relevant experience, preferably in a fast-moving work environment
- A track record across performance, engagement, retention, staffing, compensation, leadership development and succession planning
- Experience in employee relations, organizational development and change management
Who this fits
This director-level role suits an experienced HR leader who can advise senior leaders, guide a team and lead talent strategy across a complex, multi-site organization. The job is on-site in Rochester, New York, and follows a nine-day schedule with every other Friday off.
From the employer
Job Title: Director, HR Business Partner
Job Code: 42840
Job Location: Rochester, NY (On-Site)
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a strategic, people-focused leader to serve as Director, Human Resources Business Partner for the largest division in the Space Systems Sector. This is an opportunity to shape the talent solutions behind mission-critical work. As a leader within the Space Systems Sector, you will influence how teams are built, developed, and supported across a broad organization, helping the business stay ready for what is next on the horizon. This role helps shape the talent strategy for a complex, multi-site organization by partnering with senior leaders to strengthen culture, build organizational capability, and ensure the business is positioned to meet its mission and growth objectives. This leader will oversee a team of HR professionals and serve as a trusted advisor on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, leadership development, and change. The ideal candidate brings strong business judgment, thought leadership, continuous improvement, and the ability to turn strategy into measurable outcomes.
Essential Functions:
• Lead HR business partner 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, 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 talent needed to deliver results
• Champion an inclusive, high-accountability culture that supports collaboration, leadership effectiveness, and employee growth
• Demonstrate ownership and proactive leadership of various Human Resources projects and initiatives at the division and sector level
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
• 10 years of prior relevant 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 in a positive and effective manner
• 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.