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Team Lead, Benefits OperationsAmerican Airlines Group • Dallas, TX, US
Team Lead, Benefits Operations

Team Lead, Benefits Operations

American Airlines Group • Dallas, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Team Lead, Benefits Operations

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

This role will report to the Sr. Manager, 401(k) & Benefits Operations and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of American's employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate administration, compliance, and exceptional service delivery. This role will actively interface with Benefits Administration, Payroll, IT, People Business Partners, union representatives, and vendors. This position leads a team of benefits analysts to support operations.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Oversight

  • Supervise and mentor a team of benefits analysts
  • Delegate tasks, monitor performance, and provide coaching and training
  • Foster a collaborative and service-oriented team culture
  • Assist managers in creating a culture of open communication and continuous improvement

Benefits Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of health & welfare plan options
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll deductions
  • Ability to troubleshoot and coordinate with payroll and IT teams on system issues related to benefits
  • Understanding how paid and unpaid leave impacts payroll and benefits eligibility
  • Maintain keen oversight through quality assurance reviews, proactive escalation research and timely issue resolution
  • Support annual enrollment including representation at in-person benefits fairs and other events, as needed
  • Become subject matter expert in systems and plan options, identifying areas for process improvement
  • Compliance & Auditing

  • Ensure benefit plan deductions adhere to the plan documents, collective bargaining agreements, ERISA, and applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and / or DOL requirements
  • Facilitate compliance with federal and state regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and applicable federal and state payroll laws
  • Ensuring benefit deductions comply with federal and state laws
  • Supporting audits and preparing reports that involve payroll and benefits data
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management

  • Oversee the implementation of initiatives across departments and business units
  • Track TPA KPIs to ensure consistent service and drive improvement
  • Participate in special projects, as needed

    All You'll Need For Success

    Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience required
  • 3 years minimum relevant experience in corporate benefits
  • 1 year of leading people, projects, or teams
  • Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

  • Previous experience working with and analyzing large datasets
  • Prior SAP and SuccessFactors experience a plus
  • Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Skills, Licenses & Certifications

  • Requires candidate to manage multiple projects, prioritize work and deliver high-quality
  • Ability to accept ownership, responsibility, and accountability of functional obligations
  • Independently able to research complex issues using strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to recommend resolutions
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work well with little supervision, and manage a number of projects simultaneously
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations to all levels within the organization including Director and above
  • Must possess exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality
  • Capable of effectively prioritizing and multi-tasking while maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced, union environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with internal customers, team members, management, and external vendors
  • Demonstrated presentation and public speaking skills
  • Meets strict deadlines as provided by regulation or by the Manager
  • 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.

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