Manager, Payroll Benefits (Remote)

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team: The Manager, Payroll Benefits will oversee payroll activities supporting employee savings and benefit programs, ensuring accurate processing, compliance, reconciliations, audits, and vendor coordination. This role will partner closely with Benefits, HR, Finance, and HRIS teams to maintain accurate and efficient payroll processes. What You Will Do Manage payroll for 401(k), HSA, and Deferred Compensation programs, ensuring accurate and timely deductions, employer contributions, and adjustments. Create, document, and maintain payroll workflows, processes, and internal controls for savings and deferred compensation deductions. Align payroll processing with IRS, DOL, federal/state regulations, company policies, and plan requirements. Verify annual contribution limits, deduction calculations, eligibility data, and implement required payroll corrections. Regularly reconcile payroll system records, employee deductions, employer contributions, and vendor funding files. Establish and execute pre- and post-payroll audits to identify and resolve discrepancies, missed deductions, and other payroll errors. Validate payroll implementation for 401(k), HSA, and Deferred Compensation elections, including new enrollments, changes, and corrections. Collaborate with Benefits teams and external administrators to ensure participant elections and plan changes are accurately reflected in payroll. Coordinate accurate funding files and payroll transmissions to external providers, resolving discrepancies as needed. Provide payroll records, reconciliations, and documentation for audits while identifying opportunities to automate and improve processes. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience. 5+ years of progressive payroll experience supporting payroll processes for benefits and employee savings programs. Experience with payroll reconciliation, auditing, and error resolution, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Qualifications We Prefer Experience with payroll/HRIS systems and managing payroll interfaces or files with external benefits and savings plan vendors Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliations, and audits, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address process gaps and compliance risks. In-depth knowledge of 401(k), HSA, and Deferred Compensation payroll processing, as well as IRS and federal regulatory requirements for payroll deductions and contributions. Proven ability to handle confidential employee data with care and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Benefits, HR, Finance, HRIS, and external vendors. Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing. 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: Remote Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). 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. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms