Human Resources Employee Partner (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-13

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

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.

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.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Employee Partner at our East Hartford, CT facility. 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:

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

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

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.