Associate Director, Digital HR Payroll Systems

Prattwhitney; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 147,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking an Associate Director for Digital HR Payroll Systems. This remote role focuses on payroll technology strategy, system integration, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll technology and project management, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence.

Benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Backup care

Qualifications

• 12 years of direct work experience in payroll technology implementation.
• Extensive experience in payroll technology management.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in payroll technology strategy and implementation.
• Lead technical aspects of payroll system implementations.
• Ensure compliance with internal global trade and legal requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

ADP Payroll

ADP EV5 application

Job description

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Associate Director, Digital HR Payroll Systems

Apply locations UTCT1: Corp - CT - Remote Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 01767766

Date Posted:

2025-05-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTCT1: Corp - CT - Remote Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

The RTX Associate Director, Digital HR Payroll Systems will provide subject matter expertise in payroll technology, focusing on the future state technology strategy and transformation for RTX. This position does not involve the day-to-day processing of payroll or managing payroll operations. This role is centered on providing technical integration expertise and strategic guidance in payroll technology, rather than handling functional payroll operations. The successful candidate will focus on leading system implementations, ensuring seamless integration, and supporting the architectural design and maintenance of payroll systems.

What You Will Do:

• Provide subject matter expertise across payroll technology strategy, process, and implementation, with a strong emphasis on technical integration and architectural design

• Lead the technical aspects of payroll system implementations, ensuring success and seamless integration.

• Evaluate the needs and resources for ongoing technical support and system maintenance with a focus on operational excellence and modern architectural frameworks

• Ensure compliance with internal global trade, legal, and cyber requirements, working internally with technical teams to ensure alignment and agreement.

• Prepare and present payroll technology strategy and transformation recommendations to senior leadership.

• Develop, document, and maintain technology requirements for payroll system implementation and maintenance, including integration inventories and architecture mapping.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes for efficiency and accuracy.

• Serve as the escalation point for issues and concerns regarding payroll technology, tracking incident management, and ensuring completion of RCAs and After-Action Reviews.

• Partner closely with HR Payroll and People Service departments, collaborating across the organization to ensure seamless payroll operations.

• Manage relationships and contracts with external vendors and service providers, such as payroll software providers, audit firms, and system consultants.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with 12 years of direct work experience.

• Extensive experience in payroll technology implementation and management.

• Direct experience with ADP Payroll and knowledge of the ADP EV5 application.

• High proficiency in Payroll System Management.

• Excellent project management, leadership, and team management skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Work Location:

Remote

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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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.