Principal Specialist, Total Rewards - Projects

Date Posted:

2026-06-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.?

The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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 opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Total Rewards professional to support the ongoing evolution and operational excellence of our Total Rewards (TR) function. In this role, you will partner across HR, Workforce Insights (WFI), and automation teams to enhance TR processes, tools, and governance in alignment with CORE maturity objectives. You will play a key role in driving efficiency and consistency through process documentation, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts while supporting internal team engagement and connections.

What You Will Do

• Support TR automation and tool-improvement initiatives in partnership with HR automation and WFI teams.

• Maintain and enhance Total Rewards process documentation and governance to support CORE maturity.

• Develop and deliver TR communication and engagement materials, including newsletters, SharePoint content, and leader updates.

• Partner with TR leaders to coordinate strategic projects, including process design, requirements gathering, testing, and rollout.

• Own the end-to-end TR Databook, including data validation, formatting, stakeholder collaboration, and distribution.

• Create and maintain dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools that provide clarity into TR operations and performance.

• Support project management activities including timelines, workplans, stakeholder alignment, and change management.

• Collaborate across HR, WFI, and Total Rewards to drive consistency, alignment, and continuous improvement.

• Apply structured problem solving to identify root causes, recommend solutions, and streamline existing processes.

• Champion the Collins HR vision by strengthening transparency, clarity, and operational excellence within the Total Rewards function.

What You Will Learn

• How to Enhance TR Operations: Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Total Rewards by leading initiatives focused on automation, tool optimization, standardization, and operational excellence.

• How to Drive Strategic Enablement: Support enterprise CORE maturity, including process mapping, documentation, governance, and continuous improvement activities that strengthen Total Rewards capabilities and delivery.

• How to Foster Team Engagement & Connection: Design and facilitate engagement initiatives, communication rhythms, and collaborative experiences that support a connected, informed, and high-performing TR community.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with dashboards or visualization tools

• Experience supporting continuous improvement or operational excellence methodologies.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Total Rewards, HR Operations, project management, or HR technology within a large, complex organization.

• Process-improvement skills with demonstrated experience in automation, workflow enhancement, or system optimization.

• Analytical, storytelling, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity for diverse audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, build strong partnerships, and influence across stakeholder groups.

• Experience managing TR tools, HRIS data, or reporting systems.

• Detail-oriented, self-directed, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:?

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance ????????

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• ?And more!?

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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