Manager, Executive Compensation

Acrnet; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee assistance

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Senior Compensation leader to oversee annual compensation planning, budgets, and market adjustments. You will shape the total rewards strategy, partner with COEs, and drive performance and pay processes across executives and staff.

The role requires a BS/BA in a related field and 8+ years in compensation, with strong Excel, analytics, and project management skills to elevate our pay philosophy globally.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Finance, Business, Human Resources or 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual compensation planning strategy including budget and market adjustments.
• Be a thought leader in transforming compensation strategy and team member experience.
• Influence and drive initiatives aligned with our pay philosophy across teams.
• Develop education and presentation material on compensation programs for executives and COEs.
• Lead end-to-end strategy, design, and execution of the annual performance and pay process with COEs.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BS/BA in Finance or related

Tools

SuccessFactors

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 nonessential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks beperformed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including anycollective 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+ Team Member 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.