Global Payroll Process Lead at RTX in Arizona

Global Payroll Process Lead Location: US-AZ-REMOTE Date Posted: 2026-04-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join our RTX  Enterprise Services team: Brief Description of Department RTX Corporation is looking for a standout professional to join our Global Payroll Team. In this role, you’ll take the lead in driving innovative payroll process improvements, advancing standardization initiatives, and elevating operational excellence. Our Global Payroll Team thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume, metrics‑driven environment where collaboration, agility, and high-performance fuel our success. What You Will do: Analyze current-state payroll processes and identify inefficiencies. Design future‑state processes; document workflows and SOPs. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or PDCA methodologies. Create and maintain a payroll improvement roadmap. Define and maintain payroll standards and governance. Ensure consistency across global payroll operations. Serve as change lead for system and process updates. Develop communication, rollout, and adoption plans. Partner with technical teams to clarify requirements and minimize rework. Facilitate workshops and collaborative design sessions. Lead and coordinate payroll projects and operational initiatives. Manage all phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure. Create project plans, deliverables, and timelines; report risks and progress. Qualifications You Must Have: This role typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related  field and 10+ years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 7+ years or relevant experience with HR, Finance, Timekeeping, and Payroll data. 7 or more years of experience with international payroll to include strong understanding of global payroll practices, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks. Experience with structured project management methodologies. Strong experience analyzing and redesigning end-to-end payroll processes in a complex or global environment. Proven experience applying process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or PDCA. Ability to identify inefficiencies, root causes, and implement scalable process solutions. Experience in creating and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflows, and process maps. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with ADP GlobalView, ADP Celergo and Workday, Experience with Planview, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar tools Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills. Capacity to effectively manage a project team. Strong initiative, innovation, and critical thinking skills combined with the ability to challenge the status quo and facilitate new and different perspectives. Comfortable in ambiguous situations with strong change leadership capabilities. Ability to make strategic decisions and proven success communicating effectively to all levels throughout the organization. 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!​ Role Type: Remote This is a remote role, eligible candidates must reside one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 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.... #LI-RC1 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms