Senior Coordinator Payroll Operations

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The Payroll Operations Senior Coordinator – Off‑Cycle Processing role is responsible for administering pay processing actions across multiple RTX business units including Raytheon, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Corporate. This role ensures accurate calculation, entry, reconciliation, and compliance for processes such as off‑cycle check processing, transfers, terminations, short‑term and long‑term military differential pay, and daily data changes in accordance with federal regulations (USERRA), SOX controls, union CBAs, and RTX policies. The position partners closely with LOA, Payroll Operations, TLM, HR, and the business units to ensure timely and accurate payroll transaction processing. What You Will Do Complete multiple off‑cycle payroll processing procedures while ensuring accurate earnings and deductions, and meeting strict payroll deadlines. Apply state/local laws, union rules, and BU‑specific policies to transaction processing while supporting audit activities by maintaining accurate and timely documentation for all payroll actions. Monitor and process changes to employee status (Active, Paid LOA, Return from LOA), performing the appropriate transactions associated with each. Prepare, audit, and submit payment transactions related to terminations, transfers, and daily employee information changes for weekly, biweekly, and semi‑monthly pay cycles across all divisions. Collaborate with the Payroll Service Center to load, validate, and reconcile payment batches. Review and process military leave cases submitted via ServiceNow (SNOW) for short and long‑term military leaves across all business units. Collaborate with the LOA Team, HR, Payroll Ops, and Time & Labor on case processing and employee inquiries. Directly communicate results of calculations, discrepancies, and case resolutions to employees and stakeholders. Qualifications You Must Have Associates degree (or other 2‑year post‑high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Experience in payroll operations or an adjacent field, preferably in a large multi‑business unit organization. 6+ years of experience with payroll concepts including earnings, deductions, pre‑tax adjustments, autopay, and offsets. Qualifications We Prefer Experience working with tools such as ADP EV5, Workday, SNOW, and reporting systems. Proficiency in analyzing Leave & Earnings Statement documents and applying military pay rates to payroll calculations. Experience processing termination and transfer transactions related to final pay and other time‑off payouts across business units. Familiarity with SOX controls and payroll compliance processes. Advanced Excel analytical skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, etc.). Ability to work with complex multi‑system workflows, adhering to federal laws and regulations while maintaining strong attention to detail. Strong analytical, reconciliation, and audit skills. What We Offer RTX offers a robust total rewards package including competitive compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits, and career development and recognition programs. Benefits include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. Compensation ranges from 53,100 USD to 100,900 USD. Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs, subject to the specific business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement. Location This hybrid role is eligible for candidates who reside within commuting distance of Cedar Rapids IA, Dallas TX, Tucson AZ, or Hartford CT. Salary 53,100 USD – 100,900 USD 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 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr