HR Business Partner - Alaska Airlines

Company:Alaska AirlinesThe Team:

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you. 

Role Summary:

The HR Business Partner is responsible for providing general HR support to clients across the company. As an individual contributor, this role is responsible for providing guidance on a variety of complex HR programs that support the people strategy: organizational effectiveness, leadership development, engagement, workforce and succession planning, performance management, and training in support of a high-performance culture. This role will work closely with the Employee Relations, Legal, Labor, and Compliance teams to promote equity, company values, and accountability in the workplace.

Key Duties:

• Provides advisement and consultation for a variety of HR-related and cross functional initiatives, including development and implementation of company-wide people programs, organizational design, leadership coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
• Collaborates with the Employee Relations team, Legal, Labor and Union Representatives, to solve challenging workplace issues.
• Applies working knowledge of HR best practices and Alaska’s People Policies to field HR-related inquiries; interprets policy and procedures as needed.
• Serves as a liaison between assigned business group and HR functional areas. Proactively maintains an open line of communication with managers and employees on HR service-related issues.
• Partners with Senior HR Business Partners on job support, including job descriptions, job offer analysis, and changes to jobs.
• Provides compensation support including salary planning, changes to job descriptions, promotions, and job re-leveling.
• Analyzes root causes of individual employee or collective workgroup issues and recommends solutions.
• Makes recommendations on team processes and procedures and participates on project teams or HR teams as needed or for development purposes.
• Functions as a thought partner with the business to increase awareness and understanding of DEI as a critical business imperative and influences change with people focused goals and objectives that is in alignment with the company’s DEI goals for a more equitable future. Partners with other HR leaders and Alaska leadership to foster engagement, create a great place to work, and to provide a hassle-free and world-class experience to internal clients, employees, candidates, and other stakeholders.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills:

Required

• 2 years of experience in Human Resources or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• General knowledge of performance management, employee practices, compensation, benefits and rewards.
• Knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Innovative, apolitical, resilient, fact-based, and a creative solutions-focused mindset, with ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing, collaborative environment and to manage conflict.
• Experience managing processes and projects.
• A proven ability to work independently and to prioritize competing priorities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience in a variety of HR functional areas (generalist, employee relations, recruiting, etc.).
• Compensation knowledge or experience.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations:

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
• Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with professionalism, integrity, resourcefulness and caring.

Salary Range:$74,400 -- $111,600 / yearTotal Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity):$78,120 - $117,180 Salary Details:

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

 

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

Total Rewards:

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

 

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off
   

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

FLSA Status:ExemptEmployment Type:Full-TimeRegular/Temporary:RegularRequisition Type:ManagementLocation:Seattle - HubEqual Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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