Associate Director, Enterprise HR Communications

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.

About the role

RTX is looking for a talented Associate Director, Enterprise HR Communications. This role is responsible for leading, developing, and executing strategic communications plans in support of Pratt & Whitney (P&W) and enterprise HR priorities. As a key member of the Enterprise HR Communications team, you will drive aligned, high-impact communications that support both business and enterprise goals. This position requires strong employee and executive communications expertise, experience in change communications, and awareness of HR initiatives.

Candidates in Charlotte, NC, Arlington, VA, Farmington, CT, Cedar Rapids, IA, Dallas, TX, or Tucson, AZ are preferred. This is a hybrid role; employees will work regularly both onsite and offsite, with the ratio of time determined in partnership with your leader.

Travel required: 10-25%

Responsibilities

• Lead HR communications for P&W, including development, execution, and measurement of an integrated communications plan aligned to functional, business, and enterprise priorities.
• Lead executive communications for the P&W CHRO, serving as the Communications lead on the P&W HR Leadership Team.
• Partner with the P&W Employee Communications team to ensure HR communications and priorities are reflected in the broader communications strategies and calendars.
• Manage one direct report supporting both P&W and enterprise HR communications.
• Partner across the Enterprise HR Communications team to align enterprise and P&W HR communications plans into a holistic strategy.
• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of enterprise HR communications as part of a fully integrated enterprise HR Communications team.
• Create and manage content for internal communications channels, such as intranet articles, newsletters, emails, and presentations.
• Measure the effectiveness of communication strategies, problem-solve, and adjust plans based on feedback and analytics.
• Stay informed on enterprise HR initiatives and programs to anticipate communication needs and provide proactive counsel to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience, or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and executing employee communication strategies with measurable impact on business goals.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• Proven experience in executive and employee communications, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strategic thinker skilled at translating complex concepts into clear, concise messaging.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Seek continuous improvement through metrics, feedback collection, and evaluation/analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace and Defense experience.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The 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.

Benefits

• 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement status).