Overview Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”  We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.   In 2023, Swissport International AG provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers (2022: 186 million) and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air freight (2022: 4.8 million) at 115 air cargo centers worldwide. Several of its warehouses have been certified for pharmaceutical logistics by IATA’s CEIV Pharma and by the British MHRA. At the end of December 2023, the world's leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, with currently around 60,000 employees, was active at 286 airports in 44 countries on six continents. The pay for this position will be 130k/yr. Job Summary The Compensation Manager is responsible for developing, administering, and evaluating compensation structure and programs that are market competitive and compliant with laws and regulations. This includes managing the compensation function for the organization by establishing and maintaining programs and policies; making recommendations for salary range changes, market and pay adjustments; managing the job evaluation process and job descriptions; managing merit and incentive pay programs; and providing consultation and education related to compensation. The incumbent will be a hands-on leader providing both strategic and tactical support. This position is based in Raliegh, NC. A hybrid work schedule of three (3) days in the Corporate Office, with Wednesday being mandatory, and two (2) days remote. Reporting to the VP, HR Shared Services and Director of Total Rewards, this role will provide subject matter expertise and input to develop and evolve the compensation strategy in alignment with the business goals and objectives. The Compensation Manager will lead a team of compensation staff that will serve our stations and employees. Job Responsibilities · Designs, implements, and administers compensation programs and polices. · Ensures programs are administered in compliance with established guidelines, processes, procedures and controls and all applicable laws and regulations. · Assists in the development of the overall market-competitive strategy and philosophy for compensation programs to help drive employee engagement. · Build and lead the salary grade structure design and implementation. · Manage daily compensation operations including administration of compensation plans, market pricing, and providing job analysis guidance. · Designs and maintains job architecture framework, pay structures, and job descriptions. · Oversees the job evaluation process to accurately and appropriately assigned compensation for each job. · Manages and processes various incentive award programs. · Leads and supports the administration of compensation planning, merit and incentive processes · Develops internal training programs that promote education and compliance. · Supervises team members and manages the performance of individuals through ongoing coaching, feedback and development to motivate, engage and drive a high performing team. · Collaborates with HRIS and Payroll on any compensation configuration or system updates. · Takes a leadership role in HR projects and develops project plan which includes required deliverables, timelines and involvement of team members. Qualifications and Competencies · Advanced knowledge of all relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting compensation programs and human resources, including the FLSA etc. · Experience with HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred) and advanced computer proficiency. · Experience navigating diverse compensation frameworks, ecompassing collective bargaining agreements,international employees, and other intricate structures. · Proven aptitude in cross-functional collaboration, supported by acute analytical skills and effective communication skills. · Advanced MS Excel skills required. · Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, decision-making, time management, and organizational skills. · Demonstrated ability to think critically, analyze, listen, clarify, solve problems and work independently. · Functional knowledge of Human Resources business processes (compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, etc.). · Demonstrated ability to understand financial terms and processes. · Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required. · Five (5) years compensation management experience required, with understanding of incentive compensation or related fields. · Three (3) years of experience leading a team as the direct supervisor preferred. · Experience with a multi-state organization and collective bargaining agreements preferred. · CCP, SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, or related certification preferred. · Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Travel: · Able to travel up to 15% to support job responsibilities. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or requir