Human Resources Employee Partner (Onsite)

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East Hartford, CT, USA
In-Office
108K-205K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Serve as onsite HR business partner for ~1,900 union and non‑union employees. Lead employee relations, performance management, salary planning, staffing, grievance investigations, and collective bargaining support. Coach leaders, support succession, recruiting and retention, and drive HR process improvements and special projects aligned with business needs.
Summary Generated by Built In

Date Posted:

2026-06-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF1 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF1

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

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. 

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.

We have a great opportunity to hire a talented onsite Human Resources Employee Partner in East Hartford, CT!

What You Will Do:

This person will join a team of HR Employee Partners supporting over 1,900 employees comprised of union production maintenance employees and nonunion salaried located at our East Hartford, CT operations facility.

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. If you are ready for a challenge, then we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • 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:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Psychology or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; OR an Advanced degree and 5+ years of relevant experience
  • US Citizen is required due to government contracts

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • MBA or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field
  • You have a 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 

Learn More & Apply Now:

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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. 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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Psychology or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; OR an Advanced degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • U.S. citizenship (required to access program/contract information).
  • Onsite work at East Hartford, CT; commuting to assigned site is applicant's responsibility.
  • Experience administering a collective bargaining agreement and grievance procedure.
  • Proven track record of leading organizational change.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Customer-focused experience and strong business judgment.
  • Ability to influence without direct supervisory authority and maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong analytical and systems skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience with process improvement/lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
  • Dynamic problem-solving skills and ability to craft creative solutions.

RTX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RTX and has not been reviewed or approved by RTX.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) programs with company matching and, in some cases, additional employer contributions are emphasized as strengths across business units. Structured retirement elements, including plan variations that add a separate employer contribution, bolster total rewards for many roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with HSA participation and company seeding, alongside wellness incentives. Core health offerings are presented as comprehensive for many U.S. employees.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO in some groups and alternative schedules like 9/80 or every‑other‑Friday off expand time‑away options. Year‑end downtime in parts of the organization further enhances perceived flexibility for time off.

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
185,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

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