Senior Analyst, Payroll Timekeeping (Hybrid)

Job Title

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 company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Oversee daily, weekly, and payroll-close timecard audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate timecard processing and issue resolution.
• Manage timesheet corrections and pay adjustments activities.
• Review case outcome to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Support high-volume or high-risk operational periods as needed.
• Remain hands-on and willing to support case processing, audits, or urgent operational needs.
• Support additional processes such as holiday reviews, payouts for terminations, transfers, understanding union contracts and RTX policies.

What You Will Learn

• Global Time & Labor Management (TLM) is seeking a detail oriented and compliance focused candidate who excels in both individual performance and team collaboration. The Time & Labor Management function is primarily responsible for ensuring that employee timecards are accurate, complete, and fully compliant with RTX policies as well as Federal and State labor regulations.
• In this role, you will play a key part in reviewing and validating timecards, identifying discrepancies, enforcing compliance standards, and supporting employees and managers with timekeeping guidance. You will also contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives, assist with system enhancements and implementations, and partner with business stakeholders across the enterprise to strengthen timekeeping controls. Additionally, this role supports daily operational needs, problem resolution, and continuous monitoring of timecard activity.
• The TLM team operates in a high volume, fast paced environment that values accuracy, accountability, and proactive issue resolution. This position offers opportunities for expanded responsibilities as processes evolve and new compliance requirements emerge.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience with Time & Attendance systems.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Quantitative analytical skills including ability to review and analyze Payroll reports.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, support strategic priorities, take ownership of assigned projects/initiatives, contribute to results and be committed to meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively on projects with other functional departments and has exceptional organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills and have the ability communicate in a clear and concise manner across various levels of the organization including remote Business Unit staff and senior members of the management team.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced/deadline-oriented environment.
• Creative problem solver with strong analytical, decision-making and interpersonal skills with the ability to craft solutions to everyday challenges with creative new ideas.

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer 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 Rockford, IL.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.