People Operations: Compensation and Benefits Manager

At Clay Lacy Aviation, we've built a legacy of excellence by combining innovation, safety, and exceptional service.

We're looking for people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to doing the right thing.

Here, curiosity and continuous learning are valued, and teamwork is essential.

If you're ready to contribute your skills in a supportive, high-performing environment where every detail matters, you'll find opportunities to grow your career and be part of shaping the future of private aviation.

Position Summary

The Manager, Compensation and Benefits is responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of Clay Lacy Aviation's compensation and benefits programs.

This role ensures that programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and aligned with the company's business strategy and growth objectives.

This position serves as a key partner to leadership, Finance, and external vendors, including benefits brokers and compensation data providers, to deliver a best-in-class employee experience.

The role requires both strategic capability and operational excellence, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, analytics, and process execution within Workday and related systems.

Location: Van Nuys, CA

Compensation: $143,700.00 - $160,000.00

In addition to competitive compensation, this role is eligible for a comprehensive Clay Lacy Aviation benefits package designed to support overall employee well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy and Administration


* Serve as the company's compensation subject matter expert, advising senior leadership on pay decisions, market competitiveness, and alignment with Clay Lacy Aviation's compensation philosophy


* Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, promotions, and discretionary bonus programs, ensuring alignment with performance, internal equity, and budget parameters


* Own and maintain the company's job architecture, salary structures, and pay ranges, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment across all business units


* Conduct and oversee ongoing market benchmarking and compensation analysis using CompAnalyst, NBAA surveys, and other relevant data sources, ensuring roles are accurately priced and remain competitive


* Proactively evaluate and update benchmark data as roles evolve, organizational structures shift, and market conditions change


* Develop and deliver compensation modeling, analytics, and reporting to support strategic workforce planning, budgeting, and executive decision-making


* Partner closely with Finance to ensure compensation programs are aligned with financial goals, forecasts, and long-term sustainability


* Ensure internal equity and pay consistency, identifying and addressing gaps through data-driven analysis and recommendations


* Provide guidance and education to leaders and managers on compensation practices, ...