HR Employee Partner (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT is seeking an HR Employee Partner to support over 1,900 employees, including union and nonunion staff. This role will drive HR initiatives, promote a strong culture, and partner with leadership on talent, performance, and relations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field with extensive HR experience, or an advanced degree with significant HR background. Hybrid work and career growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Psychology or a related field with 8+ years HR experience; OR an Advanced degree with 5+ years HR experience.
• MBA or Master’s degree in HR or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to communicate and implement HR programs that support business goals and drive results.
• Execute HR processes including performance management, salary planning, staffing & retention, employee relations, and development.
• Administer collective bargaining agreement for the assigned employee population.
• Establish and maintain relations with union representatives.
• Conduct investigations and process grievances; support the collective bargaining process.
• Address HR inquiries from all levels of employees; coach managers and staff.
• Participate in succession planning and programs for current and future needs.
• Support recruiting and retention strategy and lean improvements.
• Lead special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's in HR / related field

Advanced degree (MBA / related)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-110 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 110 Position Role Type: Onsite 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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Employee Partner located at our Middletown, CT operations facility. In this role, you will join a team of HR Employee Partners supporting over 1,900 employees comprised of union production maintenance and nonunion salaried employees. We are seeking a high energy, self-starter to drive key human resources initiatives and promote an inspiring culture mix of both exempt and non-exempt employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to communicate and implement HR programs that support the business goals and get results
• Effectively execute Human Resources processes including performance management, salary planning, staffing and retention, employee relations, and development
• Administer collective bargaining agreement as it applies to assigned employee population
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with union representatives
• Conduct investigations and process grievances
• Support collective bargaining process
• Address HR-related inquiries from all levels of employees
• Coach Managers and employees, help them become the best that they can be
• Participate in succession planning processes and programs focused on current and future organizational needs
• Support recruiting and retention strategy, efforts and programs
• Leverage process improvement/lean manufacturing tools and methodology to align with business needs
• Lead and support special projects as assigned

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Psychology or a related field and 8+ years of Human Resources experience; OR an Advanced degree and 5+ years of Human Resources experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• MBA or Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Proven track record of leading change
• Experience with administration of a collective bargaining agreement and its grievance procedure
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Proven customer focused experience and excellent business judgment
• Ability to influence without direct supervisory responsibilities
• High degree of professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential information is essential
• Strong analytical and systems skills
• Successfully managing multiple, and often conflicting priorities, while maintaining positive relationships with customers
• Dynamic problem solver with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to craft solutions to everyday challenges with creative new ideas

This position is classified as: 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

• 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
• 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.

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.