Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Position: Manager, Compensation
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Why you'll love this jobThe Manager, Compensation is part of the Global Compensation, Mobility, and People Support team within the People Division. This people leader reports to the Director, Compensation and is responsible for leading and developing a team while overseeing compensation programs and initiatives. The role partners closely with HR and business leaders to support compensation decisions and ensure alignment with pay philosophy, governance, and market competitiveness.

What you'll doThis 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 daily operations of broad‑based compensation programs, including job leveling, salary structures, annual merit processes, compensation policies, budgeting inputs, salary survey participation, and market research

Build collaborative, consultative relationships with business leaders and HR partners to support business needs while ensuring equitable, consistent, and competitive compensation practices

Partner closely with the broader People organization—including Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, Compliance, and HRIS—to support compensation decisions, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with policies and governance

Conduct and review comprehensive compensation analyses to evaluate pay issues, recommend solutions, and ensure market competitiveness using internal and external benchmarking data Provide guidance and recommendations on offers, promotions, job leveling, pay grade assignments, range placements, and retention actions while ensuring decisions align with compensation philosophy and governance

Support the development, administration, and communication of compensation programs, policies, and job architecture updates in partnership with cross‑functional Compensation teams

Represent the Compensation team in cross‑functional discussions; provide backup coverage for peers as needed and escalate complex items to the Director when appropriate

Collaborate closely with other Compensation team members to share insights, ensure consistency in recommendations, and drive continuous improvement in compensation processes and tools

Additional responsibilities as assigned

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or other related field or equivalent related experience5 years work experience in a compensation/analytical role3 years experience with complex project management

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience5+ years of progressive compensation experience

Experience supporting large, complex, or multi‑functional business groups

Experience designing and administering incentive plans

Experience working in aviation, transportation, or similarly large operational environments

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications Ability to manage competing projects and priorities and identifying ways to efficiently complete projects and analyses accurately and on-time Ability to build…