Manager, Executive Compensation

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Senior Director of Compensation at our Fort Worth, TX location to oversee annual strategy, budget, and governance of compensation programs for all employee levels. You will partner with COEs, payroll, and People Partners to deliver a total rewards transformation.

You will drive education materials for executives, shape policy, and guide compensation initiatives across the enterprise while mentoring the compensation team and collaborating with stakeholders to meet

Qualifications

• , must think globally and strategically with strong execution
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Familiar with compensation regulations
• Strong organization, planning and communication skills
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Solution-oriented thinker

Responsibilities

• Manages the annual strategy for compensation planning including budget, market adjustments, variable plans and enterprise-wide communications
• Leads transformation of compensation strategy and employee experience
• Influences initiatives aligned with pay philosophy and business needs
• Develops education and presentation material on Compensation programs for executives and COE leaders
• Reviews policy effectiveness and identifies opportunities to evolve and adjust
• Coordinates with COEs and stakeholders to ensure program quality and scope
• Manages change processes and contingency plans for projects
• Leads end-to-end strategy and execution of annual performance and pay processes with COEs
• Coaches compensation team members and drives professional development
• Manages other total rewards programs with stakeholders

Skills

Strategic thinking

Excel skills

Compensation regulations

Organization & planning

Analytical thinking

Solution-oriented

Education

BS/BA in Finance, Business, HR or related

Job description

Location:DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities:Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID:85188

Job Description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

This role will oversee the planning, implementation, and governance of American Airlines’ compensation programs and policies for executives, management, and support staff.

This role will be a key contributor to the transformation of our total rewards strategy and will work closely with our People Centers of Excellences (COE), People Business Partners, Compensation experts, and Payroll teams to ensure the successful execution of compensation programs and Total Rewards initiatives.

What you'll do

This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Manages and influences the annual strategy for compensation planning including compensation budget, market adjustments, variable compensation plans, and related enterprise-wide communications
• Be a thought leader in transforming and evolving our compensation strategy and team member experience
• Effectively influence, drive consensus, and thoughtfully advance initiatives that support our team members and business needs that are in alignment with our pay philosophy
• Develops education and presentation material on Compensation programs and policy information to executives, managers, COE leaders and colleagues
• Reviews effectiveness of compensation policies and guidelines throughout the organization and proactively identifies areas of opportunity to evolve and adjust where needed
• Provides support and facilitates coordination with COEs and other stakeholders on policy, procedures, and pay strategy to ensure programs and processes meet required quality standards while achieving project objectives
• Administers projects change process, formulating contingency plans to address schedule revisions, risks, decisions, and scope
• Leads the end-to-end strategy, design, and execution of the annual performance and pay process collaboratively with COEs
• Develops, coaches, and mentors compensation team members on best practices, performance conversations, and professional development, both with formal reports and informally across other compensation verticals
• Manages other total rewards programs in collaboration with necessary stakeholders as needed

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• BS/BA degree in Finance, Business, Human Resources or a related discipline
• 8 years of experience in Compensation, Finance, or related field
• 5 years financial modeling experience
• Project management experience required
• Credibility with leadership at all levels – frontline and management

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Previous experience in SuccessFactors preferred

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

• Must be able to think globally and strategically and have strong execution skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Familiar with compensation regulations
• Strong organization, planning and communication skills
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Solution-oriented thinker

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.