Principal Specialist, HR Partner

Date Posted:

2025-01-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMA04: ISR Systems - Westford HO 9 Technology Park Drive , Westford, MA, 01886 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Raytheon is seeking a proven, high performing Prin Spclst, HR Partner to serve as a partner to its Engineering organization out of Westford MA.  In this dynamic and fast-paced role you will partner and collaborate with the HR Lead and business leaders to understand the business strategies and objectives while applying HR solutions in a proactive manner, consistent with the Human Resources vision and mission.

What You Will Do

The Principal Specialist, HR Partner will have responsibility for the execution of HR processes and activities to support Engineering teams globally. The role will collaborate with leaders as an advisor and architect on topics including organizational effectiveness, change and talent management, compensation, benefits and employee relations.  Through partnership with other HR Leaders, Business Partners and Partner across the business, this position will provide leadership and support in the execution of strategic HR initiatives such as workforce planning, succession planning, employee engagement, and talent development.

We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to frontline, mid-level and senior leaders and employees
• Demonstrate an understanding of how HR can support business growth and performance
• Translate business and HR strategies into operational and actionable plans
• Serve as a partner focusing on brokering solutions to business problems
• Collaborate with company-wide HR functional partners such as Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Relations, Total Rewards and Global Talent to execute critical processes
• Embrace and model core values to further advance the organizational culture; develop and implement strategies in support of diversity, equity and inclusive initiatives, employee engagement and retention
• Execute project deliverables, exercise sound judgment and work collaboratively on multiple projects is critical in this role
• Proactively anticipate employee relations issues, advocate for and drive to resolution
• Provide timely counsel and coaching to reconcile concerns including internal investigations, corrective actions and coaching
• Partner with local leadership and lead sitewide initiatives for Human Resources
• Travel as needed up to 15% 

Qualifications You Must have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• Experience coaching leaders on complex people issues
• Project management
• Experience with applicable Federal and State employment laws
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to build relationships with a broad range of styles at all levels, clearly and articulately present ideas, and influence decision-making
• Strong business acumen and diverse business perspective
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Demonstrated integrity and strong judgment
• Interpret and consistently apply HR policies to mitigate risk and ensure equitable solutions

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation assistance is not available.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

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