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

The Manager, Rewards Delivery is part of the Global Compensation and Mobility team within the People Division. You’ll have the opportunity to oversee key compensation programs and work with various stakeholders to ensure seamless execution. This role offers a unique vantage point of the company, allowing you to interact with executive leadership, compensation teams, and People Business Partners to drive compensation initiatives.

What you’ll do

As noted above, 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.

• Manage the end-to-end execution of critical compensation programs, including annual performance and pay reviews, incentive plans, bonus payouts, and relocation packages
• Act as the primary project manager, coordinating efforts between different compensation teams: executive, broad-based, international, and variable compensation
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of compensation data, managing the delivery of key metrics and insights to leadership
• Partner closely with People Business Partners, Corporate Communications, and Recruiters to align compensation strategies with broader business objectives and talent acquisition goals
• Manage the implementation of compensation programs, including system updates, testing, and data validation to ensure smooth delivery
• Provide input and feedback on the design and continuous improvement of compensation programs. Partner with key stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of programs and recommend changes as necessary to ensure competitiveness and alignment with business objectives
• Stay up to date on market trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to compensation, ensuring compliance and competitive practices

All you’ll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a compensation role, with a strong understanding of compensation principles, practices, and market trends
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master’s degree in a related field or a certified compensation professional (CCP) designation
• Experience in a multinational company, managing compensation programs across different countries and cultures
• Knowledge of HR systems and compensation-related software, with the ability to leverage data for insights and decision-making
• Project management certification or experience (e.g., PMP, Agile)

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable recommendations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the capacity to influence and drive alignment across diverse teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• This job offers a unique opportunity to shape the compensation landscape at a leading airline, impacting the lives of thousands of employees. If you have a passion for people, strategy, and driving business success, this role is an ideal fit.

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 and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

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.