Business Analyst, US Payroll (Remote)

Job Summary

The US Payroll organization at RTX is seeking a Business Analyst to lead high-impact system enhancements, payroll data analysis, regulatory/process-driven changes, and cross-functional projects supporting payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex US Payroll projects and operational initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional teams through project execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment.
• Manage the full project lifecycle and ensure delivery on time, in scope, and within budget.
• Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to functional leadership.
• Develop business requirements, functional design documentation, and specifications for system enhancements, regulatory changes, process updates, and technology upgrades.
• Perform in-depth analysis of US Payroll processes and system behaviors; provide recommendations to improve accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Partner with functional and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of solution designs and minimize rework.
• Apply structured change control processes.
• Collaborate with US Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, and Timekeeping teams to gather inputs, define requirements, and resolve issues.
• Support executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
• Communicate complex system and data concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Identify opportunities to streamline end-to-end US Payroll processes and enhance system performance.
• Provide insights and recommendations supporting functional productivity and cohesive process design.
• Bring an agile, innovative mindset to accelerate digital transformation within US Payroll.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience across Payroll, Timekeeping, HR or Finance, or
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience with ADP EV5/Autopay.
• Experience leading structured, multi-phase projects.

What We Offer

• Compensation;
• healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits;
• career development and recognition programs.