Date Posted:

2026-04-20

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-A ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG A

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

We have an exciting onsite work opportunity for an Associate Director, Human Resources Employee Partner Leader!

Currently, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for an onsite HR Partner Leader located onsite in East Hartford, CT. This person will lead a team of HR Partners supporting over 2,500 salaried leaders and employees in the Commercial Engines, Military Engines and Group Functions.

We are seeking a high energy, self-starter to drive key human resources and employee relations initiatives, while promoting an inspiring culture and leading through large organizational and functional change. If you are ready for a challenge, then we encourage you to apply.

This invaluable role requires high energy and desire to learn and develop both personally and professionally. If you want to contribute to as well as learn from an engaging and supportive team, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR partners, building a strong performance culture, elevating employee engagement, and resolving complex employee matters.
• Coach and develop leaders to build innovative, high‑performing teams aligned with the RTX People Strategy.
• Lead implementation of employee relations, leadership development, and communication strategies that advance organizational objectives.
• Solve complex organizational problems that matter most to your employees, leaders and HR function.
• Develop a team of HR Partners while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, a sense of belonging and functional excellence.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leaders to provide advice and counsel to both on employee-related and organizational matters, serving as an employee advocate and as a coach to employees and leaders.
• Partner with leadership to implement and raise awareness about HR programs which support the business goals and produce results in a complex matrix environment. Support People Strategy through positive employee relations.
• Monitor and proactively address engagement risks. Drive employee engagement strategy with available data & tools including employee surveys.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning activities. Support recruiting and retention strategy, efforts, and programs.
• Conduct internal investigations with the utmost professionalism, discretion, and integrity; suggest appropriate plan of action and resolutions.
• Drive human resource compliance and ensure standardization and consistency of application of HR and Company practices and policies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable governmental regulations, EH&S policies, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in a Human Resources role; or an Advanced degree and 10+ years of experience in a Human Resources role

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• MBA/MS/MA in Human Resources or related field
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Successfully managing multiple, and often conflicting priorities, while maintaining positive relationships with customers
• Direct people leadership experience
• Professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential information
• Solid background and experience in employee relations
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Commitment to positive workplace culture and ethical decision making
• Ability to influence without direct supervisory responsibilities
• High degree of professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential information is essential
• Fluency in Workday and Excel

Learn More & Apply Now:

• In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.

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