Principal Specialist, Total Rewards - Global Benefits (Remote)

Location: US-IA-REMOTE

 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'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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Principal Specialist, Total Rewards – Global Benefits, is a key contributor within the Collins Global Total Rewards Center of Excellence. This role supports the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the global benefits strategy, ensuring programs that attract, retain, and enable a high-performing workforce. The specialist partners closely with Total Rewards colleagues, HR partners, and cross-functional teams to contribute to HR transformation initiatives and strengthen the overall employee experience.

Strategic Support: Contribute to the design and execution of the global benefits strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide Total Rewards objectives Transformation Initiatives: Support large-scale benefits transformation projects, including Time Away from Work, Health & Welfare, and Retirement programs Program Administration: Oversee key aspects of benefit program operations in collaboration with Enterprise Services, Corporate Benefits, Payroll, and other key stakeholders Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and support risk mitigation related to benefits programs Vendor & Partner Management: Support evaluation of external vendors, brokers, and service providers to ensure high-quality delivery and alignment with enterprise standards Systems Enablement: Assist with the deployment and optimization of HR technologies and systems that enhance Total Rewards processes Analytics & Insights: Build cost models, scenario analyses, and business impact assessments to inform data-driven decision-making.  Leverage market benchmarking, trends, and external insights to inform program design and maintain competitive offerings Communications: Drive clear, engaging, and consistent benefits communication aligned with the employee value proposition Change Management: Support change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new programs, processes, and systems Project Leadership: Manage multiple complex initiatives within a matrixed environment, ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery Travel: Approximately 10% What You Will Learn How to align Total Rewards strategies with broader business objectives to drive measurable organizational impact Experience working on complex, high-visibility projects that accelerate professional growth Hands-on exposure to collaborating across global regions and contributing to international initiatives How to operate as a trusted advisor to HR partners and leaders on Health & Welfare, Retirement, Leave, and Well-being programs Expertise in managing full-lifecycle Total Rewards projects—from initial