What does it take to establish a new international operation when the compensation structures and people practices need to be built alongside the business?

When American Airlines established its Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, India, its HR and compensation teams faced the challenge of translating an established company's practices into a new talent market. Decisions about job architecture, market positioning and compensation needed to support immediate hiring needs while creating a foundation for future growth.

In this session, two American Airlines leaders will share their experience helping establish the center, including how they approached compensation design and adapted existing practices to the local market. They'll discuss the decisions that required close collaboration between HR and business leaders, the challenges they encountered and what they learned as the operation developed.

Attendees will gain a practical look at the role Total Rewards can play in international expansion, with lessons that apply to organizations establishing new operations or scaling teams in unfamiliar markets.