Candidate Experience Specialist (Hybrid)

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Candidate Experience Specialist (Hybrid) to partner with hiring managers and recruiters, delivering end-to-end services to RTX candidates throughout the hiring process.

This role focuses on a positive candidate experience, coordinating background checks, drug screenings, and pre-employment steps, while maintaining clear communication with recruiters and managers. A strong background in administration and customer service is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant administrative experience.
• 2+ years of recent customer service experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end services for RTX candidates to ensure a positive experience.
• Track candidates through hiring process and coordinate background checks and pre-employment steps.
• Update recruiters and managers on candidate status and potential roadblocks.
• Follow standard operating procedures to process assigned tasks.
• Ensure compliance with TA/HR policies.
• Perform other onboarding-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Administrative abilities

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Candidate Experience Specialist (Hybrid)

Aug 18, 2026

$43,400 - $82,600/year

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

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.

What You Will Do

• Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to support the Talent Acquisition organization with administrative functions.
• Provide end to end services for all RTX candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience during their hiring process.
• Track candidates through the hiring process and facilitate processing of background checks, drug screens, conflict of interest reviews, etc. to ensure timely completion of HR pre-employment requirements.
• Effectively update recruiters and managers on the status of the candidates they are Onboarding including any potential roadblocks and/or delays.
• Utilize SOP to process assigned work and goals.
• Maintain compliance with TA/HR policies and procedures.
• Other tasks upon request.

Qualifications You Must Have

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of recent administrative/customer service experience
• Experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience working in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Previous experience working in shared service model and/or supporting Talent Acquisition administrative activities.
• Working knowledge of ATS (ie Workday), Onboarding systems & Case Management Systems (Ie. ServiceNow)

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.

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.

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.

Work Location

This role is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Role Type Definition

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.