Global Compensation Senior Manager

Jet Aviation Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) matching

Health savings and flexible spending

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Jet Aviation seeks a Global Compensation Leader to define and deliver a comprehensive, compliant compensation strategy across regions, functions and cultures. You will drive job architecture, salary structures, market benchmarking, pay equity, and M&A integration, partnering with HR, Total Rewards and business leaders to transform data into actionable solutions.

You will operate in a hybrid, office-based role from West Palm Beach, FL, leading global programs, ensuring regulatory alignment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline.
• Seven+ years of experience in HR and compensation.
• Experience designing, developing, implementing, and administering compensation programs aligned with business strategy.
• Knowledge of international regulatory environments affecting compensation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set the global compensation strategy across regions, functions, and cultures.
• Own the global compensation framework: job architecture, leveling, salary structures, and principles.
• Lead annual compensation cycles: merit, bonus, and equity processes and communications.
• Oversee market benchmarking and pay practices with global surveys.
• Provide compensation expertise to HR and Total Rewards; support executive compensation.
• Ensure compliance with pay transparency and wage regulations globally.
• Collaborate with regional teams to maintain pay competitiveness and execution.
• Deliver compensation analytics, dashboards, and pay equity reviews.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Salary benchmarking

Pay equity

HR analytics

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 5,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

As our Global Compensation Leader, you will play a key role in defining and delivering a global compensation strategy that attracts, motivates, and rewards our people. Working across countries, functions, and cultures, you will ensure our compensation programs are competitive, equitable, transparent, compliant, and closely aligned with our business priorities and values.

From job architecture and salary structures to annual compensation cycles, market benchmarking, pay equity, and M&A integration, you will lead high-impact initiatives that influence the employee experience across the organization. As a trusted subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR, Total Rewards, and business leaders, you will turn complex compensation data and regulations into clear recommendations and meaningful business solutions.

This is an opportunity to make a visible global impact and help shape a total rewards environment that supports both our employees and Jet Aviation’s continued success.

This role is an office-based position, on a hybrid schedule, working at least four times weekly from the office. Our ideal candidate will work from our location in West Palm Beach, FL. The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums. The baseline range for this exempt position will be as follows: $115,000 - $140,000 plus a performance-based bonus up to 20% of annual salary.

Your Role

• Set the global compensation strategy: Develop and lead global, regional, and local compensation programs that are market competitive and aligned with business priorities, operational goals, company values, and culture.
• Own the global compensation framework: Lead the design and governance of job architecture, job leveling, salary structures, and compensation principles across the organization.
• Lead annual compensation cycles: Plan and manage merit, bonus, and equity cycles, including tools, timelines, training, communication, and execution.
• Oversee market benchmarking: Manage global market pricing, salary benchmarking, and compensation survey participation to support competitive pay practices.
• Provide compensation expertise: Advise HR and Total Rewards partners on salary offers, pay decisions, retention actions, and other compensation-related matters, while supporting executive compensation activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance: Monitor global compensation legislation and ensure alignment with pay transparency, equal pay, wage compliance, and other applicable requirements.
• Partner with regional teams: Collaborate with regional HR and Total Rewards leaders to maintain pay competitiveness and ensure the effective execution of compensation programs.
• Deliver compensation analytics: Lead the development and distribution of compensation dashboards, analytics, reporting, and pay equity reviews to support data-driven decision-making.
• Support M&A activities: Lead global compensation due diligence and integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Represent Jet Aviation globally: Act as a trusted representative of Jet Aviation internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network.

Who You Are

• You hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• You bring at least seven years of experience in Human Resources and compensation, with extensive knowledge of compensation practices, principles, and regulations.
• You have proven experience designing, developing, implementing, and administering compensation programs that support organizational culture, values, and business strategy.
• You have knowledge of international regulatory environments and their impact on compensation programs.
• You are highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and are comfortable working with HR information systems.
• You have strong project management and prioritization skills, enabling you to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively.
• You communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, and can build strong partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.
• You demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a highly detail-oriented and accurate approach.
• You are collaborative, pragmatic, and able to work effectively across countries, functions, and cultures.
• Your personal values align with Jet Aviation’s values of Trust, Honesty, Alignment, and Transparency.

Why Jet Aviation?

You will join a company with Swiss roots, a global footprint, and the stability of General Dynamics behind it. Across approximately 50 locations and more than 80 nationalities, Jet Aviation offers a genuinely international environment and career opportunities across multiple areas of business aviation, including corporate functions, MRO, completions, FBO, aircraft management, charter, staffing, and government programs.

• Work with influence: Partner with senior stakeholders and regional teams, advising on decisions that directly affect our people, business performance, and ability to attract top talent.
• Turn insight into action: Use your analytical expertise to transform complex data into practical recommendations and meaningful improvements.
• Be part of something bigger: Collaborate across Jet Aviation and the wider General Dynamics network, gaining exposure to different perspectives, markets, and business environments.

At Jet Aviation we believe in selecting the best candidates through a comprehensive and thoughtful process. If you are selected to move forward, you can expect a multistage interview process, including connections with team members and leaders. As a part of our commitment to safety and security, our selected candidate must successfully pass pre-employment requirements before finalizing employment.

At Jet Aviation eligible employees can enjoy a comprehensive package that fuels your passions both inside and outside of work. Your health and well-being matter to us. That’s why we offer a competitive benefit package that includes

• health
• dental & vision insurance
• matching 401(k)
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• employee assistance programs
• health and wellness awards
• generous paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts and more

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans