HR Employee Partner, Engineering & Operations (Hybrid)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is dedicated to transforming the future of flight by designing, building, and servicing engines. The company is actively seeking individuals to drive this innovation. This job offers an exciting hybrid work opportunity for two Human Resources Employee Partners who will support the Engineering & Operations organizations. Specifically, these roles will be part of an HR Partner team assisting salaried manager and employee teams within various Engineering and Operations functions, including Supply Chain, Core Quality, Operational Excellence, and Production Chiefs. These positions will report to the Associate Director, Human Resources Employee Partner Leader for Engineering and Operations. The ideal candidates are high-energy, self-starters who can lead key human resources and employee relations initiatives, navigate significant organizational and functional change, and contribute to a supportive and engaging team environment. This role provides an invaluable opportunity for personal and professional development within a dynamic team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in a Human Resources role; or an Advanced degree and 5+ 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
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, 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 the 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.
Embrace a culture of continuous improvement 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.