HR Partner, Engineering

Date Posted:

2025-03-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Flight is an instrument of human progress. It not only gets people where they want to go, it carries humanity to places it never thought possible.

At Pratt & Whitney, you will be part of an evolving, global company that’s moving fast to craft the future of aviation. Customers all over the world depend on our technology and the people behind it. As part of the team you’ll help answer today’s challenges in powered flight while crafting and supporting tomorrow’s solutions.

Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world’s most powerful jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to support our organization. If you aspire to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to convert new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

The Pratt & Whitney Engineering Human Resources team is seeking a high-energy self-starter to drive key human resources initiatives and promote an inspiring culture in our Materials and Process Engineering (MPE) and Aero Thermal Fluid (ATF) organizations. The HR Partner in this role will provide strategic HR guidance for leaders and employees ranging across multiple Engineering disciplines and different locations such as East Hartford, CT and West Palm Beach, FL. There will also be the opportunity for this HR Partner to coordinate key projects for the broader Engineering organization.

What Will You Do

Join our dynamic Engineering HR team as a strategic partner, contributing to the success of our Materials and Process Engineering (MPE) and Aero Thermal Fluid (ATF) organizations. In this impactful role, you'll drive HR initiatives that foster a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Your Key Contributions:

• Strategic Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with engineering leadership to align HR programs with business objectives, driving tangible results and supporting organizational growth.

• Comprehensive HR Program Execution: Deliver exceptional HR services for MPE and ATF, encompassing talent acquisition, retention, development, engagement, performance management, compensation planning, and employee relations.

• Employee Relations Expertise: Provide expert coaching and guidance to leaders and employees on navigating and resolving employee relations matters effectively.

• Employee Advocacy and Support: Serve as a trusted resource for HR-related inquiries from all levels of employees, collaborating with Centers of Expertise (COEs) to deliver comprehensive solutions.

• Succession Planning and Talent Development: Actively participate in succession planning initiatives, ensuring a robust talent pipeline to meet current and future organizational needs.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Consult with key leaders and stakeholders to understand their HR needs and develop tailored solutions.

• Strategic Project Leadership: Contribute to the ongoing development and success of the Engineering HR team through strategic project work, driving innovation and process improvement.

• Change Agent and Influencer: Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, challenge the status quo, and effectively influence stakeholders while managing competing priorities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, MA) in Human Resources or a related field.

• Five years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, particularly if accompanied by a Master's degree.

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and make sound, data-driven decisions.

• Proactive and creative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to develop clear and concise written and verbal communications.

• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail, enabling accurate data interpretation and reporting.

• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex workplace challenges.

• Demonstrated sound judgment and professional maturity in handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while maintaining a strong client focus.

• Experience in project management, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Working knowledge of Workday HRIS

Learn More & Apply

This role is: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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.

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