Principal Specialist, Global Mobility Payroll (Hybrid)

Location US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS Date Posted 2026-05-12 Country United States of America Position Role Type Hybrid U.S. Citizenship Requirement U.S. citizenship is required Security Clearance None/Not Required Company Overview 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. Job Summary RTX is seeking a strong candidate to join the Mobility Payroll and Tax Team as a Principal Specialist, Payroll. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of our expat payrolls. The Mobility team is a fast paced, high volume, metrics driven, highly collaborative cross functional environment which is focused on individual and team performance, as well as continuous improvement. What You Will Do Serve as a subject matter expert in expatriate payroll services for international assignments. Oversee payroll governance for US expat payrolls, including timely and accurate payroll processing. Document and develop procedures and provide training and support to team members. Serve as a point of escalation and approve team deliverables. Maintain and ensure payroll compliance within company policy. Ensure data integrity in expat management system relating to compensation history. Review and respond to information requests from internal and external audits, providing source table data, compensation calculations and response to policy questions. Maintain strong and collaborative relationships with the business unit program leadership teams to ensure efficient processing of expat compensation. Collaborate with cross functional teams. Assist with team needs and as required. Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with minimum 3 years experience. 5+ years experience in Mobility payroll processing, allowance calculations, and global compensation services. 2+ years of experience with the Equus platform. Qualifications We Prefer Ability to manage, coach, develop, and train a team. Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask. In‑depth understanding of expatriate payroll administration. Ability to work independently under tight deadlines. Self‑starter able to work effectively in a fast paced highly collaborative cross functional team environment with excellent verbal and written skills. Demonstrated expertise in problem solving, analysis, and issue resolution. Ability to work extended or flexible hours, as required, to meet requirements of global payroll operations. What We Offer Regardless of your career stage, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Benefits include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. Work Location This is a hybrid role; eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Cedar Rapids, IA, Dallas, TX, Tucson, AZ, Farmington/Hartford, CT. 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 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr RTX