Associate Director, Talent Operations

RTX (Raytheon); Farmington (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3–4 weeks vacation for new hires

Generous 401(k) with company match and

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Associate Director, Talent Operations in Farmington, CT. You will lead end-to-end onboarding operations, manage a ~40-person team, and partner with Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HRBP, and COEs to deliver scalable services.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years in HR or talent operations, plus experience in large, matrixed organizations and familiarity with Workday and ServiceNow. PHR/SHRM/Six Sigma preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years in HR or talent operations
• 12+ years in HR/talent operations with people management responsibilities
• Experience leading talent programs and operations in a large matrixed organization
• Experience with talent processes, systems, and tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Workday)
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or Six Sigma certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of talent programs and processes across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HRBP, and Centers of Excellence.
• Provide leadership to a multi-level team of approximately 40 employees.
• Manage end-to-end onboarding operational delivery and internal transfers for a scalable service experience.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to optimize background checks, clearance processes, and pre-hire offers.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to ensure timely delivery of training and development programs.
• Utilize metrics and dashboards to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Identify automation and centralization opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, data privacy, and policies.
• Coach and develop talent operations professionals.

Skills

Talent operations

People management

HR systems

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-19

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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 Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

RTX is looking for a talented Associate Director, Talent Operations.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the execution of talent programs and processes, partnering with Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Excellence to ensure seamless delivery and alignment across the organization.
• Provide leadership to a multi-level team of approximately 40 employees, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of onboarding operational delivery, internal transfers, to provide a best-in-class, scalable service experience for employees and leaders.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to optimize service operations, streamline background checks, clearance processes, and pre-hire offer administration for efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of training, compliance programs, and employee development initiatives.
• Utilize metrics, dashboards, and employee insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhance service quality.
• Identify and implement automation, simplification, and centralization opportunities to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure all talent operational processes comply with labor laws, data privacy standards, and organizational policies.
• Coach and develop talent operations professionals, supporting their growth and fostering excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• 12+ years of experience in HR or talent operations, including people management responsibilities.
• Experience leading talent-related programs and operations in a large, matrixed organization.
• Experience with talent processes, systems, and tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Workday).
• Certification in PHR, SHRM-CP, or Six Sigma preferred.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of data-driven approaches to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques, including change management methodologies.
• Experience working cross-functionally and build strong relationships with HR, business, and technology teams.

What We Offer:

• 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 programStudent 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption AssistanceAutism 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
• This role may be eligible for relocation
• And more!

Location/Type: Hybrid Farmington, CT is the preferred location, however candidates located near an RTX hub will also be considered.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.