Manager, Executive Compensation

About the role

This role will oversee the planning, implementation, and governance of American Airlines’ compensation programs and policies for executives, management, and support staff. As a key contributor to the transformation of our total rewards strategy, you will work closely with our People Centers of Excellence (COE), People Business Partners, Compensation experts, and Payroll teams to ensure the successful execution of compensation programs and Total Rewards initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manages and influences the annual strategy for compensation planning including compensation budget, market adjustments, variable compensation plans, and related enterprise-wide communications
• Acts as a thought leader in transforming and evolving our compensation strategy and team member experience
• Effectively influences, drives consensus, and thoughtfully advances initiatives that support our team members and business needs in alignment with our pay philosophy
• Develops education and presentation material on Compensation programs and policy information for 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 project change processes, 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

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in SuccessFactors

Skills

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

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 at your best.
• 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.