Associate Director, HR Employee Partner (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-11-04Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

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.

You will act as a trusted partner to business leadership while leading a team of HR professionals across your sub-region. You will be responsible for driving the execution of the sub-regional HR strategy, enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, and ensuring operational excellence and compliance across multiple sites and jurisdictions.

Location and Travel

This is a Hybrid role that will sit at either our Cedar Rapids, IA or Coralville, IA facilities within the US Central Region. While it is difficult to define a fixed travel frequency, the role’s sub-regional responsibility means travel will be driven by business needs. As such, a high degree of flexibility and a willingness to travel regularly across the region will be essential.

What You Will Do

Lead and develop a sub-regional HR Employee Partner team, providing direction to ensure effective implementation of HR strategy, infrastructure and services through associated sites

Lead the HR service delivery into the business through HR Employee Partner, CoE and other key partners capabilities, skills and resources

Work in sync with the other US sub regional leads to ensure harmonization efforts

Act as the sub-regional HR leader serving as an escalation point for complex HR matters

Partner with business leaders to coach and guide on complex HR changes, focusing on improving business performance and employee experience

Advise regional leadership on legal and employment matters, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and company policies

Drive HR efficiency initiatives and implement continuous improvement methodologies (CORE) within the HR function including right work, right place harmonization efforts

Collaborate with global stakeholders (People Services, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, Employee & Labor Relations) to ensure alignment of HR programs and initiatives

Support employee engagement, retention, and talent development initiatives

Counsel managers through challenging performance management situations and help implement HR-related improvement plans

Advocate the “One Collins/RTX” culture and values, driving alignment across different sites within the country/region

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

Experience working in a heavily matrixed environment with centers of excellence and shared services

Experience in Human Resources as an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, Labor Relations

Experience supporting employees and business operations within a unionized environment

Experience managing complex people issues, organizational change, and strategic workforce planning

Advanced knowledge of local labor laws and obligations, with the ability to advise management and mitigate legal risks

Strong understanding of employee engagement factors and the ability to link engagement with business performance

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with compensation and benefits management, including equal pay and value principles

Experience with HR tools, systems, and data analytics for workforce planning and decision-making

What We Offer

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!

Human Resources is committed to making Collins Aerospace a great place to work, grow and belong by recruiting, onboarding, developing, rewarding and retaining the very best talent our industry has to offer. By fostering a culture for employees to learn and fulfill their potential, Human Resources fuels the success of our business – every day. Join our team and help us soar to new heights.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader

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.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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