Senior Manager, HR Employee Partner (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

We have an exciting onsite work opportunity for a Human Resources Employee Partner!

This position is responsible for providing HR support to hourly and salaried employees at our Middletown, CT facility. The hourly workforce includes both union and management represented employees, and this role requires someone who is passionate about employee and labor relations.

This position is based at our Pratt & Whitney facility in Middletown, Connecticut.

We are seeking a high energy, self-starter to drive key human resources and employee relations initiatives and promote an inspiring culture. If you are ready for a challenge, then we encourage you to apply.

This invaluable role requires high energy and desire to learn and develop both personally and professionally. If you want to contribute to as well as learn from an engaging and supportive team, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leaders to provide advice and counsel to both on employee-related and organizational matters, serving as an employee advocate and as a coach to employees and leaders.
• Partner with leadership to implement and raise awareness about HR programs which support the business goals and produce results in a complex matrix environment. Support People Strategy through positive employee relations.
• Monitor and proactively address engagement risks. Drive employee engagement strategy with available data & tools including employee surveys.  Assist with site-wide employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning activities for salary and hourly bargaining unit employee populations. Support recruiting and retention strategy, efforts, and programs. Support hourly onboarding program.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with union leadership to facilitate collaborative environment within which to resolve employee and business-related issues.
• Provide Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) interpretation and guidance; support administration of the CBA including investigations, employee and supervisor inquiries, and disciplinary actions; manage grievances including negotiating resolutions; ensure and drive compliance to the CBA.
• Conduct confidential internal investigations; recommend appropriate plan of action and resolutions. 
• Manage the FAA Drug & Alcohol Program for hourly and salary employees.
• Drive human resource compliance and ensure standardization and consistency of application of HR and Company practices and policies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable governmental regulations, EH&S policies, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in a Human Resources role or an Advanced degree and 7+ years of experience in a Human Resources role

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• MBA/MS/MA in Human Resources or related field
• Union experience
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Successfully managing multiple, and often conflicting priorities, while maintaining positive relationships with customers
• Professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential information
• Solid background and experience in employee relations
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Commitment to positive workplace culture and ethical decision making
• Ability to influence without direct supervisory responsibilities
• Fluency in Workday and Excel

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: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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