Business Analyst, US Payroll (Remote)

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Business Analyst for their US Payroll organization. This role involves leading high-impact system enhancements and cross-functional projects to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate complex US Payroll projects and operational initiatives
• Drive cross-functional teams through project execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment
• Manage the full project lifecycle and ensure delivery on time, in scope, and within budget
• Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to functional leadership
• Develop business requirements, functional design documentation, and specifications for system enhancements, regulatory changes, process updates, and technology upgrades
• Perform in-depth analysis of US Payroll processes and system behaviors; provide recommendations to improve accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
• Partner with functional and technical teams to ensure clear understanding of solution designs and minimize rework
• Apply structured change control processes
• Collaborate with US Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, and Timekeeping teams to gather inputs, define requirements, and resolve issues
• Support executive‑level communication and stakeholder management
• Communicate complex system and data concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences
• Identify opportunities to streamline end‑to‑end US Payroll processes and enhance system performance
• Provide insights and recommendations supporting functional productivity and cohesive process design
• Bring an agile, innovative mindset to accelerate digital transformation within US Payroll

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience across Payroll, Timekeeping, HR or Finance, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience with ADP EV5/Autopay
• Experience leading structured, multi-phase projects
• Ability to analyze business processes and translate requirements into technical specifications
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and negotiation abilities
• Proven ability to take initiative, drive change, and resolve issues with urgency
• Experience with ADP Globalview or Workday payroll systems
• Experience leading large-scale or global project efforts
• PMP or equivalent project management certification