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RTX

Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles

Associate Director – HREP Lead

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsPosted on Nov 11
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field is required; a Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
  • Extensive experience in HR leadership roles, preferably in an international, matrixed manufacturing or industrial organization.
  • A proven track record in defining and executing HR strategies and leading HR teams across multiple sites or business units.
  • Experience working in a heavily matrixed environment with Centers of Excellence and shared services.
  • Advanced knowledge of Polish employment law, labor relations, trade union environments, and employee representation frameworks.
  • A proven track record in managing complex employee relations matters, organizational transformation, restructuring, and strategic workforce planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to build credibility and formulate and deliver business strategy in partnership with senior management and country leadership.
  • Strong executive-level stakeholder management, influencing, and coaching skills, including the ability to challenge and guide senior leaders through complex business and people-related decisions.
  • Advanced understanding of complex employee and labor relations processes, employment legislation, and risk management.
  • Strong knowledge of continuous improvement processes and practices, HR transformation, and operational excellence.
  • Strong understanding of employee engagement factors and organizational effectiveness, and the ability to link people strategies with business performance.
  • Knowledge of compensation and benefits management, including equal pay and value principles.
  • Familiarity with HR tools, systems, and data analytics for strategic workforce planning, organizational insights, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive execution of Poland's HR strategy, aligning it with business objectives, regional priorities, and global HR strategy.
  • Provide overall leadership, direction, and development to the HREP organization across Poland, ensuring effective HR service delivery and consistent implementation of HR processes and initiatives.
  • Act as a strategic HR partner to country leadership and senior business stakeholders, translating business priorities into people strategies and organizational solutions.
  • Lead HR service delivery into the business by ensuring effective utilization of HREP skills and resources, appropriate prioritization, and alignment of activities across the country.
  • Serve as the senior HR escalation point for complex and sensitive employee relations, labor relations, and organizational matters across Poland.
  • Partner with senior business leaders to coach and guide them on complex organizational changes, workforce transformation, leadership effectiveness, and business performance improvement.
  • Advise country and business leadership on Polish employment law, labor relations, and employment-related matters, ensuring compliance with local legislation and company policies.
  • Provide strategic oversight of employee and labor relations, fostering constructive relationships with employees, trade unions, and other employee representative bodies.
  • Oversee complex employee relations cases, workplace investigations, disciplinary matters, and workforce actions, ensuring consistent policy application and effective management of legal and organizational risks.
  • Lead strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and change management initiatives to support current and future business requirements.
  • Drive employee engagement, retention, talent development, and succession planning strategies to strengthen organizational capability and leadership effectiveness.
  • Drive HR efficiency initiatives and lead continuous improvement methodologies (CORE) within the HR function, including right work, right place, and harmonization efforts.
  • Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders in Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, Employee and Labor Relations, HR Operations, Payroll, and People Services to align HR programs, policies, and strategic initiatives.
  • Represent Poland in regional and global HR forums, contributing to the development and harmonization of HR strategies, processes, and organizational priorities.
  • Use HR data, workforce analytics, and key people metrics to identify trends, anticipate organizational risks, and support strategic business decision-making.
  • Champion the One Collins/RTX culture and values, fostering an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing organization.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
  • Experience in HR leadership within an international, matrixed manufacturing or industrial organization.

About the Company

RTX

Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles

RTX operates in aerospace and defense with three main units: Pratt & Whitney jet engines, Collins Aerospace avionics and flight systems, and Raytheon defense systems. Jet engines provide thrust for commercial and military aircraft, avionics manage cockpit controls and navigation, and Raytheon builds missiles, radar, and sensing platforms. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated, end-to-end portfolio across both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate roof, built on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics and defense tech for civilian and security needs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington County, VA
Founded
2022

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