Executive Payroll Manager (Hybrid)

Executive Payroll Manager (M5) Hybrid role at RTX Corporation, headquartered in Arlington, VA, operating in the United States of America. Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of executive payroll operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and internal control strength. Manage internal payroll resources and direct vendor partners supporting executive payroll services. Oversee payroll validations, complex audit checks, reconciliations, and issue resolution across all executive payroll components. Ensure consistent documentation, process governance, and readiness for audits and SOX controls. Provide “white glove” service to RTX Executives as needed. Lead the full Annual Incentive Payment (AIP) cycle including planning, data validation, calculation review, stakeholder alignment, execution, and reconciliation. Partner with Executive Compensation, HR Operations, Finance, Legal, and other business stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendor resources, ensuring timely case resolution and service delivery. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international payroll regulations related to executive compensation programs. Provide high-quality support and guidance for inquiries involving complex executive payroll matters. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce risk, enhance controls, and improve the executive payroll experience. Support reporting needs, leadership updates, and governance activities tied to executive payroll operations. Qualifications Must Have: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field or equivalent payroll experience with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience. Extensive experience in U.S. payroll operations, including executive or complex compensation processing. Experience leading teams and/or managing vendor partners. Preferred: Experience with payroll systems such as ADP GlobalView, ADP EV5, or similar platforms. Strong knowledge of payroll calculations, executive compensation elements, taxation, and payroll controls. Proven ability to analyze payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and manage confidential high-visibility processes. Experience supporting or leading annual incentive or bonus payroll processes. Strong communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across functions and provide clear stakeholder updates. Experience with SOX controls, audits, or compliance-driven processes. Experience in a large, matrixed organization and with vendor management. Continuous improvement mindset with experience contributing to process or automation enhancements. Experience working with executives. Benefits Robust total rewards package including base salary, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits. Parental leave, flexible work schedules, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program. Potential eligibility for annual incentive and bonus programs based on position level. Salary Range: $132,400 – $251,600 annually. 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