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Frontier Careers

Manager - Compensation & Benefits (Hybrid in Colorado)

Frontier Careers, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


Why Work for Frontier Airlines?

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.

Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.

What We Stand For

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day.

Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel

friendly

and easy for our customers.

To do this, we put a great deal of

care

into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be

pioneers

- we’re not afraid to try new things.

While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves

down-to-earth

in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members.

Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:

Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.

Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.

Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.

Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.

Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.

Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.

Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.

We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver

Low Fares Done Right,

the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.

What Will You Be Doing?

Design, implement and administer compensation and benefit programs, policies and procedures for Frontier Airlines.

Manage day-to-day administration of Frontier Compensation and Benefits Teams including:

salary administration, position evaluation process, HRIS management related to compensation.

Research and recommend compensation initiatives to maintain a competitive posture in the marketplace.

Oversee participation in regional and industry-specific salary surveys and compensation programs.

Design, implement and administer employee benefits strategy and programs for Frontier Airlines in alignment with the benefits broker.

Manage day-to-day administration of Frontier benefit programs and services including retirement plans, welfare plans, and any third-party Benefits Resource Center. Research and implement additional employee benefits to maintain a competitive posture in the marketplace.

Essential Functions

Research and recommend to Senior Management the annual Corporate Compensation Study and Budget

Develop and maintain Compensation Guidelines and ensure communication to the organization.

Assist Finance with the annual corporate budgeting process and provide management with effective salary administration tools.

Manage the position evaluation process for Frontier Airlines.

Manage the day-to-day salary administration function including annual merit and structure increases and PAF processing.

Ensure Compensation Guidelines are enforced and administered equitably.

Research and implement variable pay, geographic and competency premiums and incentive programs.

Prepare and manage to annual departmental and functional budgets, including the merit increase process.

Act as benefits SME on implementation of corporate HRIS systems or current system enhancements.

Research, design, and implement employee benefits plans and programs that will attract and retain employees and enhance Frontier’s competitive position in the marketplace.

Develop and manage existing and new benefits and services within approved budgets.

Ensure benefit and wellness plans remain competitive and cost effective through plan design, management, and vendor selection.

Ensures compliance and prepares all necessary filings such as plan documents, Summary Plan Descriptions of Material Modifications, and the 5500’s (Health Plan and the Retirement Plan).

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and regulatory agencies and regulations (ERISA, COBRA, HIPPA, etc.)

Other Functions

Collaborate with other HR functional areas to assure that benefit plans and services are managed in alignment with general HR goals and objectives

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in business-related field or equivalent business experience required

3 - 5 years of corporate compensation and benefits experience, most recently in at least a senior staff position.

Experience with an airline preferred.

Demonstrable knowledge of corporate compensation and health care plan design and administrative practices

Experience in a union environment a plus

HRIS UKG database management experience a plus

Experience in development and presentation of formal training programs a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regulating compensation and benefits.

Ability to manage multiple and complex projects simultaneously.

Ability to make formal presentations to large audiences

Proficient knowledge in Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint

Confidentiality and tact essential

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Hybrid - Employee must reside in Colorado. Relocation assistance available for out of state candidates.

Physical Effort

Generally, not required

Supervision Received

General Direction:

The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

Compensation and Benefits Team

Salary Range:

$100,104 - $132,870

Please note this role has a closing date of on or before 10/31/2024 midnight MST

Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.