Sr Manager, Benefits Planning and Execution

American Airlines Group • Dallas, TX

80d

About The Position

As Sr Manager, Benefits Performance and Execution, you'll play a pivotal role on American Airline's Benefits team within the People division. This role will lead the development of a benefits strategy that drives business success, influences senior leadership decisions, and shapes the future of employee offerings through data-driven insights and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Human Resources or related field.
• 7 years of experience in role focused on benefits administration and management.
• 2 years of experience in a leadership role, with a focus on team management and development.

Nice To Haves

• 7 years of experience in a unionized environment, with a focus on benefits administration and management.
• 5 years of experience managing a team, with a focus on leadership development and talent management.
• Experience in vendor management and negotiation with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
• Experience working in the airline industry, with a deep understanding of the business and operational environment.
• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certifications in benefits administration, such as CEBS or CBP.

Responsibilities

• Offer strategic recommendations based on data insights, market trends, cost efficiency, employee utilization, and competitive analysis to guide senior leadership in long-term planning and decision-making.
• Serve as the subject-matter-expert on benefit plan initiatives advising leadership on the current state of benefits and proposed program enhancements, and working with internal and external partners ensuring successful project implementation outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams including internal and external stakeholders to execute business needs, complex high-risk corporate projects, and other ad hoc projects demonstrating a bias for action to deliver desired outcomes and ultimately drive a competitive advantage.
• Manage initiative planning, negotiations, and contracting in partnership with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Benefits consultants.
• Perform deep dive analyses of benefits data, identifying trends and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform strategic decisions and look back on effectiveness of current programs.
• Conduct financial analysis on benefits initiatives/programs to ensure optimal utilization and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare presentations, executive summaries, and other materials to Senior Executives on a regular basis to discuss benefit plans and potential changes for multi-year annual enrollment cycles.
• Manage a team of benefits professionals to deliver results through effective collaboration.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, prescription and vision benefits from day one.
• Wellness Programs: Tools, resources and support to help you be the best version of yourself.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with employer contributions after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree