Payroll Support Lead

Overview 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 opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. What You Will Do Deliver reliable, efficient, and secure payroll technology services across multiple platforms and processes. Design, maintain, and enhance Linux‑based distribution systems, including developing and modifying shell scripts, managing automated and manual file distribution, resolving FTP and email delivery issues, and reviewing scripts for migration activities. Support and develop SQR programs by modifying, testing, and migrating SQRs; schedule and execute SQR processes; and ensure compatibility within EV5 Linux environments. Provide technical support to Payroll Operations by coordinating SQR scheduling in ADP Autosys, creating SQL queries for reporting and audits, resolving SQR issues, and evaluating modification requests or enhancements. Participate in acquisition and divestiture activities by providing research, reviewing database implications, validating benefits information, attending meetings, and supporting SQR program changes and testing needs. Execute key year‑end payroll processes such as relocation, specialty payouts, healthcare cost reporting, and W‑2 data preparation, including loading data into required tables and coordinating corporate reporting files. Maintain and troubleshoot payroll‑related Microsoft Access databases, including modifying structures and resolving data or system issues. Support day‑to‑day payroll processing through creation of custom reports, resolution of shell script and SQR issues, handling processing‑related inquiries, and participating in Payroll Touchpoint meetings. Manage recurring payroll processes such as earnings/deductions/taxes uploads, retrieval of secure files, and handling assets like manual check logos. Conduct analysis, research, and testing for SQR coding changes; validate SQR updates in testing environments; and coordinate with ADP for implementation. Contribute to project lifecycles through meeting participation, requirements research, development activities, UAT testing, implementation execution, and go‑live support. Support benefit‑related payroll processing by researching and troubleshooting balancing issues, maintaining data tables, and coordinating integration scheduling with Payroll Operations and our payroll vendor ADP. Create, troubleshoot, and schedule payroll reports to support ongoing payroll reporting needs. Qualifications University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience. Proven ability to work under pressure and with other people. Strong time‑management, self‑motivation, and detail‑oriented skills; a strategic thinker. Experience with large projects/implementations. Experience working within a project‑managed environment with structured meetings and deliverables. Location & Compensation Onsite/Hybrid: Hybrid. Employees who are working in hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and off‑site. The ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. This role is a U.S.‑based role. Salary: $132,400 – $251,600 USD. Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney