Manager, Compensation

About the role

This position is part of the Global Compensation, Mobility, and People Support team within the People Division. The Manager, Compensation reports to the Director, Compensation and partners closely with HR and business leaders to support compensation decisions, ensuring alignment with pay philosophy, governance, and market competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of broad-based compensation programs, including job leveling, salary structures, annual merit processes, compensation policies, budgeting inputs, salary survey participation, and market research.
• Build collaborative, consultative relationships with business leaders and HR partners to support business needs while ensuring equitable, consistent, and competitive compensation practices.
• Partner closely with the broader People organization—including Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, Compliance, and HRIS—to support compensation decisions, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with policies and governance.
• Conduct and review comprehensive compensation analyses to evaluate pay issues, recommend solutions, and ensure market competitiveness using internal and external benchmarking data.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on offers, promotions, job leveling, pay grade assignments, range placements, and retention actions while ensuring decisions align with compensation philosophy and governance.
• Support the development, administration, and communication of compensation programs, policies, and job architecture updates in partnership with cross-functional Compensation teams.
• Represent the Compensation team in cross-functional discussions; provide backup coverage for peers as needed and escalate complex items to the Director when appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with other Compensation team members to share insights, ensure consistency in recommendations, and drive continuous improvement in compensation processes and tools.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or other related field or equivalent related experience.
• 5 years of work experience in a compensation/analytical role.
• 3 years of experience with complex project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience.
• Experience supporting large, complex, or multi-functional business groups.
• Experience designing and administering incentive plans.
• Experience working in aviation, transportation, or similarly large operational environments.

Skills

• Ability to manage competing projects and priorities and identify ways to efficiently complete projects and analyses accurately and on time.
• Ability to build relationships and provide advice/internal consultation to corporate leaders and team members.
• Experience managing or leading others (directly or indirectly).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and compensation tools.
• Experience conducting market pricing and managing annual compensation processes.
• Ability to communicate highly sensitive information effectively to employees and management at all levels of the company.
• Expert knowledge in compensation structures, job grading, job slotting, HR policy, and reporting requirements.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or progress toward certification.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: 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 health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits, virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• Wellness Programs: Access to tools, resources, and support to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire; employer contributions may be available after one year, depending on the workgroup.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more.