Principal Specialist, Total Rewards – Global Benefits

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Principal Specialist supporting the global benefits strategy at Collins Aerospace. Collaborating with HR partners to enhance employee experience and oversee benefits programs.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global benefits strategy design and execution, compliance with regulatory requirements, and program administration. Proven ability to manage complex initiatives and influence stakeholders within large, matrixed organizations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global Benefits StrategyCompliance & Risk ManagementProgram AdministrationStakeholder InfluenceChange Management

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Hard Skills

Benefits MethodologiesData AnalysisCost ModelingScenario AnalysisHR Technologies OptimizationExcelPowerPoint

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsProfessional Presence

Industry Keywords

Global Fortune 50AerospaceDefenseManufacturingHigh-TechEngineeringUnionized SettingsPost-M&A IntegrationCenter of ExcellenceHR Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position
Experience using Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience working in large, global, matrixed organizations with the ability to influence stakeholders preferred
Experience working within Global Fortune 50 organizations or industries such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, high-tech, or engineering
Knowledge of global HR and regulatory environments, along with a solid understanding of benefits methodologies
Experience supporting regional benefits programs within a global governance model
Demonstrated leadership, excellent communication skills, and strong professional presence
Experience supporting benefits programs in unionized settings and during post-M&A integration is preferred
Prior experience within a Center of Excellence (COE), HR Operations or Shared Services model