Sr Manager, Benefits Planning and Execution

American Airlines; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr Manager, Benefits Planning and Execution, where you will shape employee offerings and drive business success. This pivotal role involves leading the development of a benefits strategy, conducting data-driven analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You’ll manage a team of benefits professionals while advising senior leadership on innovative solutions. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will ensure optimal utilization of benefits programs. Enjoy a vibrant work environment that values diversity and inclusion, while offering extensive travel perks and comprehensive health benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on Hotels and Cars

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in benefits administration and management.
• 2 years of leadership experience focused on team management.

Responsibilities

• Develop benefits strategy influencing senior leadership decisions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute complex corporate projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Collaboration Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Advanced degree in Business Administration

Tools

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

Sr Manager, Benefits Planning and Execution

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities:
Requisition ID: 78330

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

• As Sr Manager, Benefits Performance and Execution, you’ll play a pivotal role on American Airline’s Benefits team within the People division. This role will lead the development of a benefits strategy that drives business success, influences senior leadership decisions, and shapes the future of employee offerings through data-driven insights and innovative solutions.

What you'll do

As noted above, 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.

• Offer strategic recommendations based on data insights, market trends, cost efficiency, employee utilization, and competitive analysis to guide senior leadership in long-term planning and decision-making.
• Serve as the subject-matter-expert on benefit plan initiatives advising leadership on the current state of benefits and proposed program enhancements, and working with internal and external partners ensuring successful project implementation outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams including internal and external stakeholders to execute business needs, complex high-risk corporate projects, and other ad hoc projects demonstrating a bias for action to deliver desired outcomes and ultimately drive a competitive advantage.
• Manage initiative planning, negotiations, and contracting in partnership with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Benefits consultants.
• Perform deep dive analyses of benefits data, identifying trends and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform strategic decisions and look back on effectiveness of current programs.
• Conduct financial analysis on benefits initiatives/programs to ensure optimal utilization and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare presentations, executive summaries, and other materials to Senior Executives on a regular basis to discuss benefit plans and potential changes for multi-year annual enrollment cycles.
• Manage a team of benefits professionals to deliver results through effective collaboration.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Human Resources or related field.
• 7 years of experience in role focused on benefits administration and management.
• 2 years of experience in a leadership role, with a focus on team management and development.

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 7 years of experience in a unionized environment, with a focus on benefits administration and management.
• 5 years of experience managing a team, with a focus on leadership development and talent management.
• Experience in vendor management and negotiation with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
• Experience working in the airline industry, with a deep understanding of the business and operational environment.
• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certifications in benefits administration, such as CEBS or CBP.

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data analytics tools and software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a unionized environment, with a deep understanding of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong business acumen, with experience driving strategic decisions and business outcomes.

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.