Senior Manager, HR Business Partner (Hybrid)

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East Hartford, CT, USA
Hybrid
132K-252K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense
The future of aerospace and defense
The Role
Partners with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business goals. Leads organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, change management, HR programs, and complex HR projects. Provides coaching and guidance to leaders and employees, improves leadership effectiveness and employee development, and supports high-performing teams within a complex aerospace and defense organization.
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Date Posted:

2026-08-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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

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. 

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 an exciting hybrid work opportunity for a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner to join our team and support our East Hartford location!

What You Will Do:

As an HR Business Partner supporting the Fighter and Mobility portfolio within Military Engines, you will play a strategic role in aligning people strategies with business objectives. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving organizational effectiveness, fostering employee engagement, supporting leadership development and managing key HR projects.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Partner with senior leaders to align and execute HR strategies that support business goals and drive organizational success.
  • Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives to ensure optimal team structures and capabilities.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, offering coaching and mentorship to foster high-performing teams and a positive work environment.
  • Lead and support change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of organizational changes and alignment with business objectives.
  • Drive the implementation of HR programs and policies, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and best practices.
  • Manage and execute HR projects, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, timely delivery, and measurable outcomes.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve leadership effectiveness, employee development, and overall team performance.

What You Will Learn:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in strategic HR leadership within a complex and dynamic organization. You will gain experience in driving organizational transformation, fostering a high-performance culture, and partnering with senior leaders to achieve impactful business outcomes. Additionally, you will enhance your skills in coaching, change management, organizational design and project management.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience as an HR business partner or HR leader, including organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management - with a demonstrated ability to manage complex HR projects aligned to business objectives and delivered on time; OR an Advanced degree and 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience as an HR business partner or HR leader, including organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management - with a demonstrated ability to manage complex HR projects aligned to business objectives and delivered on time.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Coaching certification, change management certification, or organizational design certification.
  • Experience in supporting leadership teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
  • Strong ability to influence and guide decision-making processes across various levels of leadership.

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:

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 and 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience as an HR business partner or HR leader, including organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and complex HR project management; or an advanced degree and 7+ years of comparable experience.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Coaching certification, change management certification, or organizational design certification.
  • Experience supporting leadership teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
  • Ability to influence and guide decision-making across various levels of leadership.

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 are described with employer matching and, in many cases, an additional company retirement contribution, with a student‑loan repayment feature that can substitute for the match in eligible situations. Plan materials also reference automatic enrollment and other structural supports that strengthen long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside wellness tools and incentives. HSA‑eligible options with company contributions are also referenced on careers and benefits pages.
  • Parental & Family Support Program descriptions point to paid parental leave, backup childcare resources, and family supports such as birth/adoption benefits and an Autism Benefit (availability varies by unit and location). Dependent and elder‑care resources are also noted.

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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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