Payroll Support Lead

Date Posted:

2026-05-29



Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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 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 Enterprise Service Applications (ESA) Payroll Digital Technology Services team is looking to add a Payroll Support lead to the team.  It’s an exciting and challenging role for the right individual – someone that thri

ves in an environment where there’s no playbook, isn’t afraid of day to day change, and is eager to roll up their sleeves, solve problems and execute.  This role will support our US payroll organization.  Working as a team on production support activities through participation in deployment from the initial concept phase through full roll-out to our customers of projects.  There will be an opportunity to shape and influence the development methods, working in collaboration with world class partners and customers.

What You Will Do: 

The Payroll Support Lead is responsible for delivering reliable, efficient, and secure payroll technology services across multiple platforms and processes. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, maintaining, and enhancing Linux-based distribution systems, including developing and modifying shell scripts, managing automated and manual file distribution, resolving FTP and email delivery issues, and reviewing scripts for migration activities.

• Supporting and developing SQR programs by modifying, testing, and migrating SQRs; scheduling and executing SQR processes; and ensuring compatibility within EV5 Linux environments.

• Providing technical support to Payroll Operations by coordinating SQR scheduling in ADP Autosys, creating SQL queries for reporting and audits, resolving SQR issues, and evaluating modification requests or enhancements.

• Participating in acquisition and divestiture activities by providing research, reviewing database implications, validating benefits information, attending meetings, and supporting SQR program changes and testing needs.

• Executing key year-end payroll processes such as relocation, specialty payouts, healthcare cost reporting, and W-2 data preparation, including loading data into required tables and coordinating corporate reporting files.

• Maintaining and troubleshooting payroll-related Microsoft Access databases, including modifying structures and resolving data or system issues.

• Supporting day-to-day payroll processing through creation of custom reports, resolution of shell script and SQR issues, handling processing-related inquiries, and participating in Payroll Touchpoint meetings.

• Managing other recurring payroll processes such as earnings/deductions/taxes uploads, retrieval of secure files, and handling assets like manual check logos.

• Conducting analysis, research, and testing for SQR coding changes; validating SQR updates in testing environments; and coordinating with ADP for implementation.

• Contributing to project lifecycles through meeting participation, requirements research, development activities, UAT testing, implementation execution, and go-live support.

• Supporting benefit-related payroll processing by researching and troubleshooting balancing issues, maintaining data tables, and coordinating integration scheduling with Payroll Operations and our payroll vendor ADP.

• Creating, troubleshooting, and scheduling payroll reports to support ongoing payroll reporting needs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience

• Proven ability to work under pressure and with other people.

• Strong Time management, self-motivation skills

• Self starter, adaptable, detail oriented, strategic thinker

• Experience with large projects/implementations

• Experience working within a project managed environment with structured meetings and deliverables

Location:

Onsite/Hybrid: 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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