Associate Director, HR Employee Partner Leader (Hybrid)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Associate Director, Human Resources Employee Partner Leader to lead a team of HR Partners supporting over 2,500 salaried leaders and employees in Commercial Engines, Military Engines, and Group Functions. This onsite role in East Hartford, CT, requires a high-energy, self-starter to drive key human resources and employee relations initiatives, promote an inspiring culture, and lead through large organizational and functional change. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to and learn from an engaging and supportive team, focusing on personal and professional development.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.