Executive Payroll Manager (Hybrid)

RTX•Dallas, TX

1d•$132,400 - $251,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The US Payroll organization is seeking an Executive Payroll Manager (M5) to lead end-to-end executive payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high-quality employee experience. This role provides leadership to internal team members, oversees vendor execution, directs payroll validations, and leads the Annual Incentive Payment (AIP) process requiring coordination with multiple functional stakeholders.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field or equivalent payroll experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
Extensive experience in US payroll operations, including executive or complex compensation processing.
Experience leading teams and/or managing vendor partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience with payroll systems such as ADP GlobalView, ADP EV5, or similar platforms.
Strong knowledge of payroll calculations, executive compensation elements, taxation, and payroll controls.
Proven ability to analyze payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and manage confidential high-visibility processes.
Experience supporting or leading annual incentive or bonus payroll processes.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across functions and provide clear stakeholder updates.
Experience with SOX controls, audits, or compliance-driven processes.
Experience in a large, matrixed organization and with vendor management.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience contributing to process or automation enhancements.
Experience working with executives.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of executive payroll operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and internal control strength.
Manage internal payroll resources and direct vendor partners supporting executive payroll services.
Oversee payroll validations, complex audit checks, reconciliations, and issue resolution across all executive payroll components.
Ensure consistent documentation, process governance, and readiness for audits and SOX controls.
Provide “white glove” service to RTX Executives as needed.
Lead the full AIP cycle including planning, data validation, calculation review, stakeholder alignment, execution, and reconciliation.
Partner with Executive Compensation, HR Operations, Finance, Legal, and other business stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendor resources, ensuring timely case resolution and service delivery.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international payroll regulations related to executive compensation programs.
Provide high-quality support and guidance for inquiries involving complex executive payroll matters.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce risk, enhance controls, and improve the executive payroll experience.
Support reporting needs, leadership updates, and governance activities tied to executive payroll operations.