American Airlines · 11 hours ago
Analyst/Sr Analyst, Executive Compensation
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAmerican Airlines is a leading airline company seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst for Executive Compensation. This role focuses on supporting the operational execution of executive compensation programs, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic advisory on compensation matters.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior HR and business leaders on executive compensation matters, including base pay, annual and long-term incentives, equity programs, and executive employment agreements
Conduct complex compensation analyses and benchmarking for executive roles using proprietary and third-party data sources to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity
Develop and present data-driven executive compensation recommendations aligned with business strategy, performance outcomes, and shareholder expectations
Support the design and administration of executive compensation programs, including annual and long-term incentive plans, performance metrics, and payout modeling
Partner with Legal, Finance, and Investor Relations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with governance best practices
Prepare materials for senior leadership, Compensation Committee meetings, and Board presentations, including pay-for-performance analyses, peer benchmarking, and scenario modeling
Participate in executive-level compensation surveys and maintain a deep understanding of market trends, regulatory developments, and proxy advisor perspectives
Contribute to the development and refinement of executive pay structures, incentive frameworks, and compensation philosophies
Draft and maintain executive job descriptions and ensure alignment with internal leveling frameworks and external benchmarks
Create executive-focused communication materials and tools to support transparency and understanding of compensation programs
Support executive compensation-related system testing, process improvements, and policy development
Ensure strict confidentiality and compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to executive pay
Represent the company at industry conferences and collaborate with executive compensation peers across the airline and broader corporate sectors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field
3+ years of experience in executive compensation, compensation consulting, or a related analytical role
Experience supporting or preparing materials for senior leadership or Compensation Committees
Experience benchmarking/market pricing and/or utilizing market data to formulate recommendations
Experience leading and implementing annual pay plans
Ability to translate complex data into understandable components for non-executive audiences
Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills; experience with equity modeling tools a plus
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into executive-ready insights
High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment in handling sensitive compensation data
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Preferred
Preference for 5+ years of compensation experience
Experience in a publicly traded company or with executive compensation governance
Familiarity with equity compensation, performance-based incentive design, and regulatory filings (e.g., CD&A, proxy statements)
Exposure to operational environments (e.g., airline, logistics, or other complex industries)
Benefits
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
Company
American Airlines
American Airlines is an airline company that operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body jets. It is a sub-organization of American Airlines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2023-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-02-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2015-01-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Parker
Chairman and former CEO at American Airlines
David Seymour
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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