Principal Specialist, Global Mobility Payroll (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-05-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, VA.    

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team.

RTX is seeking a strong candidate to join the Mobility Payroll and Tax Team as a Principal Specialist, Payroll.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of our expat payrolls.  The Mobility team is a fast paced, high volume, metrics driven, highly collaborative cross functional environment which is focused on individual and team performance, as well as continuous improvement.

What You Will do

• Serve as a subject matter expert in expatriate payroll services for international assignments.

• Oversee payroll governance for US expat payrolls, including timely and accurate payroll processing.

• Document and develop procedures and provide training and support to team members.

• Serve as a point of escalation and approve team deliverables.

• Maintain and ensure payroll compliance within company policy.

• Ensure data integrity in expat management system relating to compensation history.

• Review and respond to information requests from internal and external audits, providing source table data, compensation calculations and response to policy questions.

• Maintain strong and collaborative relationships with the business unit program leadership teams to ensure efficient processing of expat compensation.

• Collaborate with cross functional teams.

• Assist with team needs and as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

• 5+ years experience in Mobility payroll processing, allowance calculations, and global compensation services.

• 2+ years of experience with Equus platform.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to manage, coach, develop, and train team.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask.

• In depth understanding of expatriate payroll administration.

• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

• Self-starter able to work effectively in a fast paced highly collaborative cross functional team environment with excellent verbal and written skills.

• Must be able to demonstrate expertise in problem solving, analysis, and issue resolution.

• Must be able to work extended or flexible hours, as required, to meet requirements of global payroll operations.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Cedar Rapids, IA, Dallas, TX, Tucson, AZ, Farmington/Hartford, CT

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

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.

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, 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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