Candidate Experience Specialist (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Employee Scholar Program

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking an HR/TA administrative partner in Cedar Rapids, IA for a hybrid role. You will support the Talent Acquisition team with scheduling, background checks, and onboarding tasks to ensure a smooth candidate experience.

Requirements include HS Diploma or AA/AS with 4 years of related experience, plus 2+ years in administrative/customer service and proficiency with MS Office. Compensation ranges from 43,400 to 82,600 USD annually.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

Workday ATS

ServiceNow

Job description

Location:

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

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 past 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.

Work Location:

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

Please consider the following role type definition 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 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.