Date Posted:

2025-01-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Employee & Labor Relations. This individual will play a key leadership role in managing employee and labor relations programs across our northeast locations where fostering positive employee and labor relations, ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies are key. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in handling complex employee and labor relations matters and serve as a strategic partner to leaders and the function. Additionally, the candidate of choice will administer collective bargaining agreements and provide leadership and counsel on contract negotiation, grievance, arbitration, and federal and state labor legislation. The successful candidate will support the Employee & Labor Relations team and report to the Vice President, Employee & Labor Relations. The successful candidate must have the ability to travel (20%).

What You Will Do

• Negotiate and administer five (5) Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

• Lead employee and labor relations efforts ranging from day-to-day activities to strategic contractual issues.

• Serve as a key contact for union representatives and manage union-management relationships.

• Advise and train all levels of management in the interpretation of the law and collective bargaining agreements. Serve as advisor, mentor and coach to leaders in support of achieving business objectives.

• Provide leadership and development to the Employee and Labor Relations team.

• Establish programs and processes to facilitate creation of a positive work environment.

• Partner with managers on staffing requirements including, hiring, promotions, transfers, and reductions-in-force.

• 20% travel

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree with minimum 14 years of Labor Relations, Human Resource, business related experience or an Advance Degree with 12 years of related experience.

• Experience leading human resources in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience administering CBAs and experience with union contract negotiations.

• Experience with employment laws and labor relations practices.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong presentation, facilitation and communication skills.

• Experience collaborating independently with individuals at all levels in the organization including executives.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This opportunity is in Andover, MA and is relocation eligible for qualifying candidates.

Learn More & Apply Now!

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

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The salary range for this role is 176,000 USD - 352,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.