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This role will oversee the planning, implementation, and governance of American Airlines’ compensation programs and policies for executives, management, and support staff.

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, Compensation experts, and Payroll teams to ensure the successful execution of compensation programs and Total Rewards initiatives.

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.

• Manages and influences the annual strategy for compensation planning including compensation budget, spanet adjustments, variable compensation plans, and related enterprise-wide communications
• Be a thought leader in transforming and evolving our compensation strategy and team member experience
• Effectively influence, drive consensus, and thoughtfully advance initiatives that support our team members and business needs that are in alignment with our pay philosophy
• Develops education and presentation material on Compensation programs and policy information to 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 projects change process, 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

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

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Previous experience in SuccessFactors preferred

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

• Must be able to think globally and strategically and have strong execution skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Familiar with compensation regulations
• Strong organization, planning and communication skills
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Solution-oriented thinker

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.