Manager, Executive Compensation

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)   
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 71371 

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 and rewards programs, including executive onboarding, global mobility, and pay for performance initiatives. 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, Recruiting, and Payroll teams to ensure the successful execution of compensation programs and Total Rewards initiatives.

 

What you'll do

 

• 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
• Oversee onboarding and orientation planning for new executives with the company 
• Manage external consultants in global mobility strategy and administration
• Effectively influence, drive consensus, and thoughtfully advance initiatives that support our team members and business needs that are in alignment with our pay philosophy
• 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
• 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

 

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Must be able to think globally and strategically and have strong execution skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to influence others through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills
• Ability to be an action-oriented and results-driven leader
• Ability to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to handle complex topics comfortably and to interact effectively with all levels, both verbally and written
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain the highest regard for safety
• Believes in and promotes the American Airlines five leadership attributes:
  • Caring – We care about all team members
  • Collaboration – We succeed as a team
  • Development – We build future leaders
  • Results – We drive to be the best
  • Future – We continually challenge the status quo

 

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 an