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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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join RTX Corporate:

RTX’s Corporate Recruiting Team is seeking a Principal Specialist, Talent Acquisition to attract and hire world-class talent. This role serves as a strategic talent advisor and recruiting subject matter expert, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR leaders to help the business scale and meet evolving talent needs.

As a key member of the RTX recruiting team, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, applying advanced recruiting expertise, sound judgment, and business insight to deliver high-impact results. You will be expected to drive recruiting strategy, influence stakeholders, and continuously improve hiring processes, particularly in complex or nuanced hiring situations. You will leverage recruiting data, market insights, and performance metrics to inform strategy, guide decision-making, and proactively communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders. In this role, you will leverage deep experience across multiple skill areas, understand that not all searches are one-size-fits-all, and demonstrate flexibility and curiosity when deeper assessment, review, or creative problem-solving is required.

 

What You Will Do *

• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop clear, compelling job descriptions that attract qualified candidates.
• Build and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-caliber, diverse talent. Assess candidates and provide thoughtful recommendations to hiring managers.
• Work closely with HR partners on compensation offers, compliance, onboarding, and other key hiring processes.
• Develop and sustain a strong network of professional contacts to identify, engage, and pipeline qualified talent.
• Keep candidates informed with accurate, timely, and engaging information about Collins Aerospace and the opportunity, delivering a positive candidate experience throughout the process.
• Build and apply a strong understanding of Collins Aerospace, the supported business unit, and the aerospace industry.
• Manage the recruitment process with urgency and accountability, setting clear expectations and following through with hiring teams and candidates.
• Review resumes and credentials to assess candidates’ skills, experience, and knowledge against position requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely applicant and requisition data in the applicant tracking system.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and logistics for candidates and hiring managers as needed.
• Mentor colleagues across the Talent Acquisition organization, as requested.
• Lead complex Talent Acquisition projects and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, as requested.

Qualifications You Must Have *

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience; or
• Advanced degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience; or
• At least nine years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Extensive full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience identifying, qualifying, and cultivating relationships with passive candidates.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt effectively in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to quickly establish trust with candidates, hiring managers, and HR partners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and sound critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency with applicant tracking systems.
• Experience recruiting for technical or specialized roles.
• Experience recruiting in the automotive or aerospace industry.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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