Principal Specialist, Total Rewards - Global Benefits (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-07-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Principal Specialist, Total Rewards – Global Benefits, is a key contributor within the Collins Global Total Rewards Center of Excellence. This role supports the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the global benefits strategy, ensuring programs that attract, retain, and enable a high-performing workforce. The specialist partners closely with Total Rewards colleagues, HR partners, and cross-functional teams to contribute to HR transformation initiatives and strengthen the overall employee experience.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Support: Contribute to the design and execution of the global benefits strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide Total Rewards objectives

• Transformation Initiatives: Support large-scale benefits transformation projects, including Time Away from Work, Health & Welfare, and Retirement programs

• Program Administration: Oversee key aspects of benefit program operations in collaboration with Enterprise Services, Corporate Benefits, Payroll, and other key stakeholders

• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and support risk mitigation related to benefits programs

• Vendor & Partner Management: Support evaluation of external vendors, brokers, and service providers to ensure high-quality delivery and alignment with enterprise standards

• Systems Enablement: Assist with the deployment and optimization of HR technologies and systems that enhance Total Rewards processes

• Analytics & Insights: Build cost models, scenario analyses, and business impact assessments to inform data-driven decision-making.  Leverage market benchmarking, trends, and external insights to inform program design and maintain competitive offerings

• Communications: Drive clear, engaging, and consistent benefits communication aligned with the employee value proposition

• Change Management: Support change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new programs, processes, and systems

• Project Leadership: Manage multiple complex initiatives within a matrixed environment, ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery

• Travel: Approximately 10%

What You Will Learn

• How to align Total Rewards strategies with broader business objectives to drive measurable organizational impact

• Experience working on complex, high-visibility projects that accelerate professional growth

• Hands-on exposure to collaborating across global regions and contributing to international initiatives

• How to operate as a trusted advisor to HR partners and leaders on Health & Welfare, Retirement, Leave, and Well-being programs

• Expertise in managing full-lifecycle Total Rewards projects—from initial scoping to final delivery

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position

• Experience using Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in large, global, matrixed organizations with the ability to influence stakeholders preferred

• Experience working within Global Fortune 50 organizations or industries such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, high-tech, or engineering

• Knowledge of global HR and regulatory environments, along with a solid understanding of benefits methodologies

• Experience supporting regional benefits programs within a global governance model

• Demonstrated leadership, excellent communication skills, and strong professional presence

• Experience supporting benefits programs in unionized settings and during post-M&A integration is preferred

• Prior experience within a Center of Excellence (COE), HR Operations or Shared Services model

What We Offer​

• 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection ​

• Birth, adoption, 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  ​

•  And more!  

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

Human Resources is committed to making Collins Aerospace a great place to work, grow and belong by recruiting, onboarding, developing, rewarding and retaining the very best talent our industry has to offer. By fostering a culture for employees to learn and fulfill their potential, Human Resources fuels the success of our business – every day.  Join our team and help us soar to new heights. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ​

Remote: 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. ​

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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