Manager, HRIS Administration and Compensation

About the role

We can't wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow.

At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a PDT Manager, HRIS Administration and Compensation in our Finance Department. The primary responsibility of the position is to lead the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, policies, and procedures. This position will report to the Vice President, Finance.

Essential Duties

• Lead compensation program design, administration, governance, and continuous improvement, including salary structures, market pricing, job evaluations, merit and promotional processes, and pay practices.
• Provide data-driven recommendations on market competitiveness, internal equity, consistency, and financial stewardship.
• Partner with HR, Recruiting, Finance, and leaders to evaluate compensation requests, exceptions, and organizational changes.
• Maintain effective controls, documentation, reporting, and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and collective bargaining requirements.
• Develop and coach team members, set service standards, and improve turnaround times and accuracy. Design, implement, and manage compensation programs, including salary structures, incentive plans, and benchmarking.
• Lead and develop the WFM team, setting clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability for day-to-day operations.
• Translate complex compensation and WFM issues into clear recommendations and decisions for senior leaders.
• Manage competing priorities, change initiatives, and dependencies across multiple locations and stakeholders.
• Provide management oversight of the Infor WFM implementation, including readiness, stakeholder coordination, testing, training, issue escalation, and transition to sustainable support.
• Oversee administration and improvement of workforce scheduling, timekeeping, absence/accrual processes, and related system workflows within the team's assigned scope.
• Partner with Payroll, HR/HRIS, IT, Labor Relations, and operations to support reliable integrations, accurate workforce data, and timely resolution of operational issues.
• Establish process controls, documentation, reporting, and performance measures; identify opportunities for automation, AI-enabled efficiency, and system optimization.
• Lead WFM subject matter experts without needing to serve as the hands-on technical system administrator.

Job Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of progressive compensation experience, including responsibility for compensation programs, market benchmarking, salary structures, and job evaluation.
• At least three years of leadership or supervisory experience, with demonstrated success developing teams, managing performance, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills, business judgment, communication skills, and ability to oversee technology-enabled operational teams through subject matter experts.
• Working knowledge of compensation regulations, pay administration, internal controls, and confidential information handling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master's degree in Human Resources, Finance, or a related discipline; Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.
• Experience in a multi-site, shift-based, unionized, or operationally complex environment; aviation experience is beneficial but not required.
• Experience with Workday, Infor WFM, UKG, or comparable HRIS/workforce management platforms.
• Advanced Excel, compensation survey tools, reporting, and process automation experience.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment, use of computers and other office equipment

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

Additional information

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.

Pay and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.

Job Application Deadline: November 18, 2026

Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.