American Airlines

Sr Specialist, Talent Management

American Airlines • $80K — $95K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Business, or related field.
  • 3 years of experience in talent planning, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Knowledge of change management principles and methodologies is preferred.
  • Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts is a plus.
  • Skills in program/process design and process improvement are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Partner in creating and implementing a talent roadmap to enhance organizational effectiveness.
  • Define customer needs and develop project plans to meet deliverables.
  • Apply innovative thinking to solve complex challenges with high impact outcomes.
  • Diagnose organizational issues and design effective solutions.
  • Drive talent management processes to help leaders engage and retain talent.
  • Collaborate on designing a unique onboarding program for new hires.
  • Perform data analysis to provide insights and actionable plans for internal customers.

Benefits

  • Travel perks for you, your family, and friends to explore 365 destinations.
  • Immediate access to health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits.
  • Wellness programs to support your personal health and well-being.
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions after one year, depending on the workgroup.
  • Additional benefits including Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on travel services.
Full Job Description
10/1/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 88549

Job Description

Why you'll love this job

  • This job is a member of the Talent Management Team within the People/HR Division.
  • This role will allow you to be a strategic thinker, strong collaborator/influencer, problem solver forward thinker, innovative. You'll also be involved with change management, project management, and talent management.


What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
  • Partner with creating and implementing a talent roadmap with programs to support evolving organizational requirements that enhance the effectiveness of leaders, individuals, and teams, increase organizational capacity and accelerate business progress on strategic people initiatives
  • Define customer needs, recommending solutions, developing project plans to achieve agreed upon deliverables
  • Apply creative, innovative thinking to complex challenges resulting in high impact outcomes
  • Diagnose potential organizational problem areas and design impactful solutions to the business
  • Drive talent management processes through tools that help leaders identify, engage and retain talent
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team, coordinating efforts with other team members and leaders in and outside business department to create actionable deliverables
  • Collaborate on design and implementation of a unique onboarding program that drives an engaged candidate and new hire experience
  • Partner with key roles such as people business partners, HRIS, and people analytics specialists to achieve enterprise value
  • Perform analysis on data, providing insight and recommendations into actionable plans that maximize efficiencies for internal customers


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, Business or related field or experience/training
  • 3 years experience in talent planning, performance management, talent review and succession planning, competency modeling/role profiling


Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools
  • Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts
  • Experience in program/process design, as well as process improvement


Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
  • Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
  • Problem solving and root cause identification skills
  • Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
  • Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere
  • Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics
  • Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
  • Forward looking with a holistic approach


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.


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.

About American Airlines

US Airways provides international and domestic air transport in the United States. It is owned by the American Airlines Group. US Airways utilizes a fleet of 343 mainline jet aircrafts, along with 278 regional jet and turbo-prop aircrafts operated by contract and subsidiary airlines under the name US Airways Express. It was originally established as All American Aviation.It operates an airline network with 193 destinations in 24 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. It also operates the US Airways Shuttle, a US Airways brand which provides hourly service between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C.As of October 2013, US Airways employed 32,312 people worldwide and operated 3,028 daily flights.US Airways is a member of Oneworld, and it currently operates along with American Airlines as a result of a merge between the two holding companies of these airliners.US Airways was established in 1973. It operates hubs at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, Philadelphia Inte...

American Airlines Careers

Join the dynamic team at American Airlines, a leader in global aviation and an innovator in the airline industry. With a wide range of job opportunities, American Airlines is the perfect place to advance your career, offering roles that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At American Airlines, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to providing world-class service and shaping the future of travel. Our employees enjoy a culture of collaboration and respect, where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. With American Airlines, you can contribute to a legacy of innovation and leadership in the skies. Transform Your Career American Airlines is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career through a robust suite of professional development and diversity training programs. Our leadership is committed to nurturing talent and recognizes the value of each individual’s growth. Join a team that leads with integrity and a passion for progress. At American Airlines, your career trajectory is bolstered by our commitment to innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. Internship Opportunities Kickstart your career with an internship at American Airlines. Gain invaluable industry experience, build your resume, and make connections that will propel your professional life. Our internships offer hands-on experience in a variety of departments, helping you discover your path in the aviation industry. Benefits of Working With Us American Airlines places immense value on the well-being of its team members. Employees enjoy competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee discounts, and flexible spending accounts. More than just perks, our benefits are designed to support your life, both at work and at home. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking to enhance your career in engineering, customer service, or leadership, American Airlines has a position that will match your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for motivated individuals who are ready to take their careers to new heights. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that align with your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. SEARCH AMERICAN AIRLINES JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at American Airlines.
Learn more about American Airlines
Size
123,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
-$8.8 billion
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
-5.7%
Revenue
$17.3 billion
NASDAQ
AAL
* Ladders Estimates

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