Assoc Dir, HR Partner

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 147,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate Director of Human Resources to lead strategic HR initiatives within a rapidly growing organization. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping talent strategies, enhancing organizational health, and fostering a positive work culture. Collaborating with senior leadership, you will implement effective HR programs that align with business objectives and drive organizational change. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence a large workforce and make a significant impact in a complex, fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about HR and ready to take on a leadership position, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness rewards program

Virtual doctor visits

Child and elder care services

Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR experience with a focus on business partnering.
• Experience in a complex matrix environment with large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent strategies and organizational health for a growing business.
• Partner with leaders to optimize employee engagement and development.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Talent Management

Change Management

Leadership Development

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree in HR or related field

Job description

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id 01766201

Date Posted:

2025-05-02

Date Posted:

2025-05-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX38: 1717 E Cityline Drive 1717 E Cityline Drive Building C17, Richardson, TX, 75082 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

L Clearance

Are you a dynamic HR professional with a passion for driving organizational success? The Associate Director, Human Resources (individual contributor) is responsible for providing strategic HR leadership for the Strategic Solutions Engineering organization. Currently over 1,700 employees and growing for this organization with principal locations in Dallas, TX and Marlborough, MA. In this role, you will build talent strategies, drive organizational health and support a positive work culture and deploy organizational effectiveness tools that attract, engage, and retain our talent in a growing business.

What You Will Do:

• Effectively partner with client groups in a complex matrix and fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities and engaging appropriate stakeholders.

• Ability to influence others in driving win / win solutions.

• Experience selecting and onboarding key critical leadership roles in the organization.

• Ensure proper staffing levels, infuse talent into the organization and improve bench strength. Proactively strengthen the talent acquisition strategy.

• Partner with business leaders to meet organizational objectives, including talent management, organization development (change management, leader effectiveness, succession planning)

• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and the People Services organization to implement program strategies to support the long-term business goals and objectives of the organization.

• Partner, advise and coach leaders and employees in order to optimize employee engagement, team development, and organization effectiveness

• Counsel employees and leaders on performance development, career planning, talent development and other topics.

• Drive the coordination and completion of talent reviews, associated talent calibration activities and associated action plans within their client group.

• Lead HR core processes: performance management, change management, succession planning, staffing, employee relations, salary planning, and incentive compensation.

• Deliver compensation, organizational design and strategies for workforce planning, deployment, and retention to address the current and future needs of the business.

• Participates and collaborates as an integral part of the Mission Systems HR team.

• Participates in and promotes a collaborative team environment by working with the HR organization and other organizations.

• Travel 10-20%

What You Will Learn:

• Organizational Development: Drive culture change, engagement strategies, and workforce planning to align with business needs. Leverage continuous improvement tools to partner with our business leaders on driving organizational efficiencies / productivity.

• Change Management in a High-Growth Environment: Lead strategic discussions and collaboration around workforce planning.

• Leadership Development: Coach and develop plant leaders to improve their people management skills and build a stronger leadership pipeline.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• 5+ years of relevant HR experience in a business partner or generalist role

Qualifications We Prefer:

• This position will be located in Richardson, TX; candidate must be local to the site or relocate on their own. Relocation assistance is not supported for this role.

• Experience supporting a large scale organization of 500+ employees as an HRBP

• Experience working/supporting in a cleared environment

• Experience working in a complex matrix environment

• Experience working with senior leadership to communicate and implement HR programs to support the business goals and drive organizational change

• Experience analyzing and using data and reporting to drive decisions and influence business leaders

• Understanding of how to link HR initiatives to business objectives

• Active Secret clearance

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and engage stakeholders at all levels

• BA/BS in business, human resources or related area of study MA/MS/MBA

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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