Senior Manager, Compensation Operations (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-06-30



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS



Position Role Type:

Hybrid



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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.



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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

Within People Services, our mission is to deliver exceptional experiences for employees and provide high‑quality centralized service support for HR. We are seeking a collaborative, strategic, and execution‑oriented Sr. HR Operations Manager to lead a team supporting compensation operations within Total Rewards Ops. This role blends hands‑on operational ownership with people leadership, driving both daily execution and long‑term process improvements to ensure consistent, accurate, and customer‑focused compensation operations across RTX.

What You Will Do

• Lead the compensation operations team, providing direction, prioritization, coaching, and oversight with autonomy.

• Develop and implement improved processes, standards, and operational enhancements that elevate accuracy, compliance, and service delivery.

• Drive operational excellence by identifying system and process gaps and partnering across HR and Total Rewards to implement solutions.

• Lead compensation data quality in Workday, including the full audit cycle, root‑cause analysis, remediation planning, and execution of required data updates.

• Manage operational components of annual compensation planning, including reporting, data validation, consolidation, and readiness activities in partnership with Total Rewards, and identify additional operational areas to partner with the COE on for improved execution and alignment.

• Monitor compensation recommendations in the pay analysis tool to ensure accuracy, guideline adherence, and policy alignment.

• Provide education and training to Global People Services partners on the pay analysis tool, including guidance on analysis, interpretation, and troubleshooting.

• Analyze KPIs, trends, customer satisfaction data, and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and support data‑driven business and HR decisions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience.

• 10+ years in HR Operations, Total Rewards, or compensation‑focused HR roles.

• 5+ years experience with Excel, including pivot tables and charts.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading teams, including coaching and developing team members, in an HR shared services, service center, or operational environment.

• Experience with ServiceNow and Workday.

• Experience supporting compensation processes such as annual planning, incentive programs, job data management, or recognition programs.

• Experience supporting operational enhancements, continuous improvement projects, or system transitions.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify discrepancies, and drive solutions.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels.

• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality while managing complex workloads and prioritizing competing demands.

• Ability to document workflows, develop standard work, and create knowledge content.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Farmington, CT

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.

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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