Principal Specialist HR Employee Partner

Prattwhitney; California; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentive programs

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Principal Specialist, HR Employee Partner to join the Operations Excellence team supporting Finance. You will foster positive employee relations and help build trusted partnerships across the organization.

You will coach leaders, address engagement risks, and guide HR processes like compensation planning and development plans while maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with at least 5 years in HR.
• Advanced degree in related field with at least 3 years HR experience.
• At least 3 years of human resources experience.

Responsibilities

• Support RTX’s People Strategy through positive employee relations.
• Drive employee engagement strategy and monitor data and tools to proactively address engagement risks.
• Provide HR policy interpretation and ensure fair application.
• Coach and counsel leaders to develop high-performing teams, including performance coaching and management.
• Navigate complex workplace situations between employees.
• Support leaders and employees with completion of key HR processes, such as Annual Compensation Planning, Performance Impact, Individual Development Plans, and leader training.
• Investigate HR matters objectively and drive resolution.
• Support workforce hiring, reduction, and rebalancing as required by business needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

HR experience

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

At RTX, the world 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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-REMOTE

We are searching for a driven and strategic Principal Specialist, HR Employee Partner to join our SBU and Business Functions, Operations Excellence team, supporting Finance. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to support and coach frontline leaders and employees, foster positive employee relations, and solve complex problems to ensure high-performing teams. You will be at the forefront of workplace investigations, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and building strong partnerships across the team. We are looking for a savvy professional who thrives on creating a positive environment of trust, respect, and transparency. By balancing employee needs and business priorities you will play a key role in cultivating positive employee experiences across the company. If you are passionate about making an impact, skilled in navigating workplace situations, and ready to build relationships that drive success, this is the role for you!

What You Will Do

• Support RTX’s People Strategy through positive employee relations.
• Drive employee engagement strategy and monitor data and tools to proactively address engagement risks.
• Provide HR policy interpretation and ensure fair application.
• Coach and counsel leaders to develop high-performing teams, including performance coaching and management.
• Navigate complex workplace situations between employees.
• Support leaders and employees with completion of key HR processes, such as Annual Compensation Planning, Performance Impact, Individual Development Plans, and leader training.
• Investigate HR matters objectively and drive resolution.
• Support workforce hiring, reduction, and rebalancing as required by business needs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• At least 3 years of human resources experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Successfully managing multiple, and often conflicting priorities, while maintaining positive relationships with customers.
• Professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential information.
• Solid background and experience in employee relations.
• Ability to influence without direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Fluency in Workday and Microsoft Office products.

What We Offer

Our values-Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation-drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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.