Specialist, HR Business Partner

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, HR Business Partner

Job Code: 37128

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist HR Business Partner to support our Engineering organization within the Mission Critical Communications (MCC) sector. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering leaders and employees to deliver HR strategies and initiatives that enable business success. You will use your strong relationship‑building and communication skills to influence the organization, support key initiatives, and help shape our culture, talent practices, and HR processes.

This is a dynamic role supporting multiple engineering disciplines and partnering with a collaborative HR team. You will have the opportunity to learn and make an impact across several MCC Engineering locations while supporting strategic HR priorities.  The position reports to the Director, HR Business Partner for the MCC HR team and is based in Rochester, NY.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as HR Business Partner for assigned Engineering client groups, and provide strategic support and guidance in the areas of compensation, employee relations, learning & development, performance management, staffing, and engagement at all levels
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, matrixed HR counterparts, enterprise-wide service organizations, and support functions such as Legal, Ethics, Finance, Security, and EH&S 
• Enforce human resources policies and state labor laws, providing counsel and assistance to employees and management
• Construct and communicate narratives through data analytics to equip leaders with objective information to make sound business decisions
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement talent management strategies that enhance organizational structure and performance in alignment with business objectives
• Model L3Harris business operating system principles and processes with a focus on increasing administrative excellence and process improvement
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with management and employees through strategic visibility in 1:1s, staff meetings, daily stand-ups, etc.
• Promote and model high professional standards, positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrate L3Harris core values
• Support site or sector-specific projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 4 years experience as a HR Generalist or Business Partner, or a Graduate Degree with 2 years experience with in Human Resources or related field.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience working as an HR Business Partner with increasing scope and responsibility, supporting various levels within the organization, preferably within a matrix and government contracting environment.
• Experience with Team Facilitation, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Compensation, Diversity & Inclusion, and Organizational Development.
• Strong business and HR acumen, including proactive problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a proven track record of delivering on commitments.