Human Resources Employee Partner (Onsite)

Human Resources Employee Partner

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Employee Partner at our East Hartford, CT facility. This person will join a team of HR Employee Partners supporting over 1,900 employees comprised of union production maintenance employees and nonunion salaried located at our East Hartford, CT operations facility.

We are seeking a high energy, self-starter to drive key human resources initiatives and promote an inspiring culture mix of both exempt and non-exempt employees. If you are ready for a challenge, then we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Partner with leadership to communicate and implement HR programs that support the business goals and get results
• Effectively execute Human Resources processes including performance management, salary planning, staffing and retention, employee relations, and development
• Administer collective bargaining agreement as it applies to assigned employee population
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with union representatives
• Conduct investigations and process grievances
• Support collective bargaining process
• Address HR-related inquiries from all levels of employees
• Coach Managers and employees, help them become the best that they can be
• Participate in succession planning processes and programs focused on current and future organizational needs
• Support recruiting and retention strategy, efforts and programs
• Leverage process improvement/lean manufacturing tools and methodology to align with business needs
• Lead and support special projects as assigned

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Psychology or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; OR an Advanced degree and 5+ years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• MBA or Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field
• You have a proven track record of leading change
• Experience with administration of a collective bargaining agreement and its grievance procedure
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Proven customer focused experience and excellent business judgment
• Ability to influence without direct supervisory responsibilities
• High degree of professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential information is essential
• Strong analytical and systems skills
• Successfully managing multiple, and often conflicting priorities, while maintaining positive relationships with customers
• Dynamic problem solver with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to craft solutions to everyday challenges with creative new ideas

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

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.