Let your career take off with PSA Airlines

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

PSA offers the benefits you expect from a company focused on excellence. All eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
• 401(k) with company match
• American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
• Premium dental coverage
• Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
• Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
• Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
• Family planning and fertility treatment
• LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional

The Manager of Bi-Weekly Pay is responsible for the administration of payroll for bi-weekly employees. This role will focus on the continual evaluation of current processes and procedures to identify areas that need process improvement. This position is also responsible to assist in the development of the payroll team through the teaching and sharing of bi-weekly pay best practices. The Manager of Bi-Weekly Payroll will oversee the payroll team and will help prioritize the workload for the team while working autonomously with PSA, Union, and Shared Services Organization (SSO) Leadership. The role of Manager of Bi-Weekly Payroll shall act as the liaison for PSA by providing project support during discovery, selection, and implementation for all payroll technology enhancements, including Workday, Roster Apps, i.e.. through collaboration across multiple internal departments and external vendors including PSA, American Airlines IT, Shared Services Organization (SSO), and Arcos (RosterApps vendor).

• Manage the payroll team responsible for the execution of bi-weekly pay both in an accurate and timely fashion
• Supervise the payroll team to ensure bi-weekly service levels are maintained to the highest standard while striving to expeditiously address any issues as they arise
• Foster strong working relationships and trust with both employees and cross departmental leaders in Labor Relations, Scheduling, Flight Ops, Inflight, HR, IT, and the payroll department at the Shared Services Organization (SSO)
• Delegate and assign work to the payroll team as necessary
• Maintain and interpret knowledge of existing Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Finance to continually develop departmental goals and objectives that directly impact the Bi-Weekly Payroll strategy
• Identify, evaluate, and help to implement process improvements to help make the pay process more efficient
• Build strong work relationships with both the internal IT organization and external vendor partners to seek out and identify IT solutions to improve the Bi-Weekly Pay Process
• Manage and maintain monthly, weekly, and daily schedule(s) to ensure accurate completion of all tasks in a timely manner
• Maintain the Crew Member Uniform Program including ensuring database is up to date with latest uniform purchases from M&H, Lands’ End, and Aramark while working with the Shared Services Organization (SSO) and the uniform database to process uniform deductions prior to the 5th and 20th pay dates for the crews
• Process uniform allowances as well as invoices from Uniform Vendors
• Assist crew members with uniform-related questions and concerns
• Manage payroll program for bonus Payment Recoupments for Terminated Employees
• Responsible for the Companys Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required

• Associate Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent work experience including auditing, processing, and managing payroll processes while leading/coaching other team members
• At least 3- 5 years of prior management, project management, or supervisory experience (payroll preferred)
• Proficiency in financial and payroll management systems
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at various levels
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Ability to perform projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
• Strong interpersonal abilities and ability to exercise sound judgment and lead a team
• Demonstrated ability to execute contractual policies and procedures regarding pay
• Ability to speak/read/write in English
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Prior aviation or regional aviation industry experience preferred

Delegation: In absence, tasks delegate to the Assistant Director of Finance

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen. AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.