If you are a HRBP that drives change and excels in achieving organizational success, you may be a great fit at Honeywell - Defense Systems Division. Right here in San Diego, CA, our employees are driven and proud of the world-class products they design and manufacture for the most important needs of our time, specific to the world’s most critical defense missions. As a people focused organization, we empower our employees to drive excellence in all that they do. The Honeywell HR team is at the heart of this vision as we engage with innovators who design, engineer, manufacture and deliver complex technology solutions from within a sprawling San Diego County location. Continuous improvement is expected and encouraged.

This is a strategic Senior HR Generalist role, responsible for implementing and executing HR strategies and processes. Exceptional relationship management, influencing leadership, problem solving, talent development and a continuous improvement mindset are key. This role drives excellence for HR processes and provides feedback to Center of Excellence (CoE) departments to identify and improve HR programs. Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization’s human resources, employee relations, and human resources policies, programs, and practices.

Responsibilities:

The Senior HR Generalist will consult with employees and managers to address root causes of constraints and collaborate on a solution using a systematic approach, , thereby mitigating risk and supporting organization goals. Responsiveness, follow-through, and finishing are key. We are part of a larger organization with company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., compensation & salary analysis, benefits – health & wellness, workforce planning, and talent initiatives) which the Senior HR Generalist will actively participate in and help drive actions to closure.

Within an assigned client group, you are a Talent Athlete; Risk Mitigator; and Change Manager by:

• Directing all Talent Management components to ensure the development, engagement and satisfaction of our valued workforce. Focus areas: Talent Reviews; Performance Management; Goal Setting; Career Development & Mobility; Succession and Knowledge Transfer Planning; Salary Analysis; Promotion Readiness.
• Driving attraction and retention with front line leaders and management, up to the senior most level of leadership.
• Partnering on top talent acquisition, pipelining for the future, and onboarding. Impacting employee and candidate, experience and excellence.
• Fostering a positive work culture through strong two-way communications within your client group at every level. Through your personal visibility and availability, you are committed to influence productivity and retention.
• Critical to this model is the ability to support senior management in implementing solutions by providing data-based, insightful, objective, well-informed perspectives.
• There is a human element with being immersed in the activity of your assigned client organization so that a true connection emerges.
• Lead continuous improvement and become a change agent across your area of responsibility, including advancing HR’s operating model through bettering its own processes.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum five years of experience in Human Resources or related field working strategically with leadership teams as a Human Resources Generalist/ Business Partner.
• Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

WE VALUE

• Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of Associates degree and seven years of experience.
• Eight plus years of experience in Human Resources or related field.
• Fully computer literate including Excel & PowerPoint at Intermediate level.
• High degree of problem-solving abilities.
• Clear, concise and persuasive written and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently, collaborate as an effective team member, and being proactive to resolve workplace issues.

Salary Range: $97,500 - $121,900 (San Diego, CA). Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL 

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), Paid Holidays, and this role may be eligible for a 9/80 schedule. 

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: March 11, 2026 

ABOUT HONEYWELL 

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical demands around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end spanets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.  

THE BUSINESS UNIT 

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally.