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 Analyst/Senior Analyst, Executive Compensation Operations is part of the Global Compensation, Mobility, and People Support team within the People Division. This role is responsible for supporting the operational execution of executive compensation programs, with a focus on severance administration, reporting, compliance, and vendor coordination. The position plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of compensation-related activities, including financial services reimbursements, and supports the development and implementation of compensation policies and procedures.

What you'll do

• Administer severance packages, including calculations, documentation, and communication with impacted team members
• Prepare and analyze reports on executive compensation, providing insights and recommendations to senior management
• Ensure all executive compensation activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with internal departments such as People, Finance, and Legal to ensure seamless execution of compensation operations
• Liaise with external vendors to manage compensation-related services and ensure service level agreements are met
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all compensation-related activities
• Assist in the development and implementation of compensation policies and procedures
• Provide support during audits and reviews of executive compensation programs
• Administer the reimbursement process for financial services, ensuring all executive claims are processed efficiently, accurately, and approved in a timely manner
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or benefits administration
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 5+ years of experience in executive compensation and benefits administration
• Experience with SERP or other executive retirement plans
• Knowledge of ERISA and other relevant regulations
• Certification in compensation, accounting, or benefits administration (e.g., CCP, CPA, CEBS)

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.