Director of Compensation

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose.If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.The Director of Compensation is responsible for the strategy, design, governance, and execution of the organization's compensation programs. This leader serves as the organization's subject matter expert on job architecture, salary structures, pay equity, market competitiveness, incentive programs, and compensation governance.The role leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive job architecture framework, including job families, career levels, job evaluations, and salary bands that support organizational growth, workforce planning, internal equity, and talent mobility. The Director partners closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation programs align with business objectives and attract, retain, and motivate top talent.Key ResponsibilitiesCompensation Strategy & Leadership * Develop and execute the organization's compensation philosophy and strategy. * Design compensation programs that align with business objectives, talent strategy, and market competitiveness. * Advise executive leadership on compensation trends, risks, opportunities, and workforce implications. * Lead annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, incentive plans, and salary reviews. * Establish compensation governance processes and decision-making frameworks.Job Architecture Design & Implementation * Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the organization's job architecture. * Develop and maintain job families, career frameworks, job levels, and competency models. * Establish consistent job evaluation methodologies across the enterprise. * Create scalable career progression frameworks that support talent mobility and workforce development. * Partner with business leaders to assess and redesign organizational structures as needed. * Ensure job architecture supports workforce planning, succession planning, recruiting, and performance management.Salary Structure & Pay Band Management * Design, implement, and maintain salary grades, pay ranges, and salary bands across all employee populations. * Conduct market pricing analyses and benchmark positions against relevant labor markets. * Establish compensation structures that balance external competitiveness with internal equity. * Develop methodologies for geographic differentials, remote work pay practices, and global compensation structures where applicable. * Conduct regular reviews of salary structures and recommend adjustments based on market movement and business needs. * Develop compensation guidelines for promotions, transfers, hiring offers, and internal mobility.Pay Equity & Compliance * Lead pay equity analyses and develop remediation strategies where necessary. * Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and international compensation regulations. * Monitor evolving pay transparency legislation and implement required practices. * Conduct audits to ensure compensation programs are applied consistently and fairly. * Maintain documentation and governance controls related to compensation decisions.Incentive & Variable Compensation Programs * Design and administer annual incentive, bonus, sales compensation, and recognition pr