Principal Specialist, Human Resources Employee Partner (Hybrid

Collins Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Human Resources Employee Partner to join our Business Functions team in a hybrid role within the United States. You will coach frontline leaders, foster employee relations, and address complex workplace situations while ensuring fair policy application.

You will support and advance the People Strategy, lead engagement initiatives, and partner across locations to optimize employee experiences. The role requires strong HR experience and Workday proficiency.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• 4+ years of Human Resources experience such as a HR Generalist or an Employee Relations Partner

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
• Navigate complex workplace situations between employees
• Support leaders and employees with completion of key HR processes, such as Annual Compensation Planning and development plans
• Investigate HR matters objectively and drive resolution
• Support workforce hiring, reduction, and rebalancing as required by business needs

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy interpretation

Coaching leaders

Workday

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-3414-B1 ~ 3414 S 5th St ~ BLDG 1

Date Posted: 2026-08-25

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are searching for a driven and strategic Human Resources Employee Partner to join our Business Functions team. 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
• Build relationships in a hybrid environment
• Travel may be needed up to 20%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• 4+ years of Human Resources experience such as a HR Generalist or an Employee Relations Partner

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
• Experience with communication, presentation, and facilitation
• Experience managing multiple, and often conflicting priorities, while maintaining positive relationships with customers
• Background and experience in Employee Relations
• Experience in Workday and Microsoft Office products
• Experience working with teams at multiple locations within a geographical region

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 program
• Student 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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism 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
• And more!

Human Resources is committed to making Collins Aerospace a great place to work, grow and belong by recruiting, onboarding, developing, rewarding and retaining the very best talent our industry has to offer. By fostering a culture for employees to learn and fulfill their potential, Human Resources fuels the success of our business - every day. Join our team and help us soar to new heights.

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage, 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