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The Director, People Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the business, creating value by anticipating talent needs that influence business strategy, shaping and implementing people initiatives, guiding organizational change, and fostering a workplace culture aligned with how the business operates and goes to spanet. In addition to directing and executing a full range of people policies, initiatives, and programs to ensure alignment, consistency, and shared accountability across enterprise-wide programs, enabling cohesive support for both business‑unit and corporate priorities.

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.

• Develops and implements talent strategies, initiatives, and solutions that support business needs in collaboration with senior business leaders
• Responsible for the alignment between business objectives and People programs
• Serves as feedback channel between business and various People functions to ensure the business perspective is understood
• Proactively identify opportunities to drive efficiency and effectiveness within People organization and support of the business
• Optimizes organizational structures through partnership with executives and departmental leadership
• Leads and implements talent development strategies including engagement, workforce effectiveness, and culture with frontline leaders and team members
• Promotes and leads organizational change at all levels of the company
• Partner with business leaders and Talent COEs to execute initiatives such as workforce planning, org design, talent reviews, performance and pay planning, succession planning, and team member experience
• Drives effective resolution of team member relations issues and stays abreast of changes in the industry, laws, and regulations
• Develops measurable action plans for the business unit, partnering with People Analytics team to make data-informed decisions on various business needs
• Lead a team of HR Business Partners and generalists; provide coaching, mentorship and real time feedback
• Formulates and executes strategic business plans aimed at achieving the organization’s short-term and long-term objectives
• Provides strategy for team motivation, orchestrates change as needed, drives results through excellent people management

• Manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives while exhibiting a flexible and innovative approach to support business goals

Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience/training; Advanced degree preferred
• 10 years of prior work experience in human resources, including team member relations and investigations; airline experience preferred
• 7 years of experience in leadership roles, as well as a demonstrated track record of progression
• Broad business and financial understanding

• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• PHR/SPHR or related Human Resources Certification

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

• Demonstrates the highest standards of personal ethics and integrity
• Ability to consistently practice outstanding business judgment with unquestionable ethical practices
• Ability to coach, mentor, and serve as a role model for all team members
• Ability to be highly collaborative, form consensus, build relationships, and work productively with a broad range of experienced professionals throughout the company
• Ability to assess opportunities, structure solutions, and effectively execute project plans to meet goals
• Ability to work with the leadership team to identify, plan, and execute strategic initiatives
• Ability to lead and manage multiple large-scale projects on an ongoing basis and adjust priorities, as necessary, to meet shifting deadlines in a dynamic work environment
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to analyze data and make sound recommendations
• Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills and drive success by asking meaningful questions, challenging the status quo, and modeling teamwork and effective collaboration
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing, and complex environment
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to handle complex topics comfortably and to effectively and clearly communicate a strategic and tactical vision to all levels within the organization
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as function effectively as a member of a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Periodic travel is required

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.

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.