Executive Payroll Manager (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-06-12



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-DALLAS-547A ~ 8201 Lemmon Ave ~ AUXILIARY BLDG

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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 US Payroll organization is seeking an Executive Payroll Manager (M5) to lead end-to-end executive payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high-quality employee experience. This role provides leadership to internal team members, oversees vendor execution, directs payroll validations, and leads the Annual Incentive Payment (AIP) process requiring coordination with multiple functional stakeholders.

What You Will Do

Executive Payroll Leadership & Operations

• Provide strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of executive payroll operations with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and internal control strength.

• Manage internal payroll resources and direct vendor partners supporting executive payroll services.

• Oversee payroll validations, complex audit checks, reconciliations, and issue resolution across all executive payroll components.

• Ensure consistent documentation, process governance, and readiness for audits and SOX controls.

• Provide “white glove” service to RTX Executives as needed.

Annual Incentive Payment (AIP) Process Leadership

• Lead the full AIP cycle including planning, data validation, calculation review, stakeholder alignment, execution, and reconciliation.

• Partner with Executive Compensation, HR Operations, Finance, Legal, and other business stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Stakeholder, Vendor, & Compliance Management

• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendor resources, ensuring timely case resolution and service delivery.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international payroll regulations related to executive compensation programs.

• Provide high-quality support and guidance for inquiries involving complex executive payroll matters.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce risk, enhance controls, and improve the executive payroll experience.

• Support reporting needs, leadership updates, and governance activities tied to executive payroll operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field or equivalent payroll experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.

• Extensive experience in US payroll operations, including executive or complex compensation processing.

• Experience leading teams and/or managing vendor partners.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP GlobalView, ADP EV5, or similar platforms.

• Strong knowledge of payroll calculations, executive compensation elements, taxation, and payroll controls.

• Proven ability to analyze payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and manage confidential high-visibility processes.

• Experience supporting or leading annual incentive or bonus payroll processes.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across functions and provide clear stakeholder updates.

• Experience with SOX controls, audits, or compliance-driven processes.

• Experience in a large, matrixed organization and with vendor management.

• Continuous improvement mindset with experience contributing to process or automation enhancements.

• Experience working with executives.

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 Greenville/Dallas/Richardson TX, Farmington, CT, or Charlotte, NC.

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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