Senior Human Resources Generalist
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Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to partner with employees and leaders in Danbury. The role supports employee relations, manager coaching, recruiting and onboarding, employee development, performance, and retention. It also helps identify improvements from employee feedback and HR data while supporting consistent HR practices and compliance. A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressive HR Generalist experience are required; manufacturing or defense experience and SPHR or PHR certification are preferred.
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Job ID: 115932
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job Summary
Great work depends on people who have the clarity, support, and opportunity to do their best. At Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems, our teams contribute to capabilities our customers depend on—and the employee experience behind that work matters.
We’re seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist who can be a trusted partner to employees and leaders in Danbury. You’ll bring sound judgment to everyday HR questions, help managers navigate difficult situations with care and consistency, and strengthen the connections between hiring, onboarding, development, performance, and retention.
What You Will Do
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Partner with employees and leaders on employee relations, performance, policy, and workplace concerns - listening carefully and handling sensitive matters with discretion.
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Coach managers to set clear expectations, give useful feedback, address issues promptly, and support employee growth.
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Work with recruiting and hiring teams to create a thoughtful candidate and onboarding experience.
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Help identify patterns in employee feedback and HR data, then turn what you learn into practical improvements.
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Support consistent HR practices and compliance while adapting your approach to the needs of the business and its people.
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Build relationships across functions so employees know where to find answers and leaders have a partner who will follow through.
Education & Experience Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
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At least 5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience; manufacturing or defense industry highly preferred
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Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
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Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
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Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
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Proficiency with HRIS systems (SAP SuccessFactors, ADP)
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SPHR or PHR certification preferred
U.S. Citizenship required.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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How this job compares
Set against the 444 open Human Resources Generalist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$70–87K/yr141 salary ranges
- US median$28–31/hr44 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 444 open Human Resources Generalist jobs across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Human Resources Generalist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 323 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 105 of the 444 open Human Resources Generalist jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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