Company Alaska Airlines
The 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 Senior Employee Relations Partner is a subject matter expert in investigations and employee relations. As an individual contributor, this role conducts investigations and exercise considerable judgment in providing advisement and consultation to the business on investigating workplace concerns, while making recommendations and driving resolution in a variety of situations. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to quickly assess data, behaviors, and relationships to identify risks and gaps in the work environment. They will help develop and execute sustainable solutions that mitigate risk in the work environment and increase overall employee engagement. They will help coach and mentor the employee relations team to identify process improvements in areas that are pain points for the clients or internal HR teams. This role will work closely with the HR Business Partners, Legal, Labor, Compliance to promote equity, company values, and accountability in the workplace and to respond appropriately and fairly to employee concerns.
Key Duties
Acts as a subject matter expert in investigations and employee relations issues – has a deep understanding of local, state, and federal laws and regulations as they relate to human resources.
Provides advisement and consultation to leaders working through investigations and employee relations matters on approach and best practices with practical implementation strategies.
Assesses level of partnership and involvement that is needed to conduct an investigation and provides coaching and guidance to leadership to help determine appropriate resolution.
Partners with Leadership, Legal, Labor and Union Representatives, and the HR Business Partner team to solve a variety of workplace issues.
With minimal direction from leadership, exercises considerable judgement when handling investigations and employee relations issues. Able to work in ambiguous and complex situations.
Leads and ensures a consistent employee relations strategy to successfully resolve people issues and mitigate employment risks
Makes recommendations for process improvements and systems enhancements to better address pain points for clients and the employee relations team.
Identifies trends and areas of concerns and partners with HR Business Partner team and leadership to provide guidance, solutions, actionable feedback, education, and training opportunities.
Leverages data to influence action, support decision making and root cause assessments as well as develop recommendations and build solutions.
Advises the business on ways to navigate through sensitive, complex scenarios pertaining to DEI and influences change with people focused goals and objectives that is in alignment with the company’s DEI goals for a more equitable future.
Build constructive and collaborative relationships with critical stakeholders and peers to share information, influence change, and drive resolutions to improve the employee experience and leader capability.
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communications and documentation skills. Is able to succinctly and neutrally write fact finding reports and outline allegations, actions and outcomes.
Coaches and mentors the employee relations team, helping others to be successful in growing their knowledge, skills, and career.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
4 years of experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, leadership or a related area.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Demonstrated ability in providing excellent judgement, influencing stakeholders, and in problem solving.
Innovative, apolitical, resilient, fact-based, and a creative solutions-focused mindset, with ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing, collaborative environment.
Demonstrated ability to seek out and incorporate feedback from all levels of the organization.
Experience designing and managing complex processes, as well as managing projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR case and compliance management systems.
Valid Passport with the ability to travel up to 15% of time domestically and internationally, as needed.
Willingness to obtain an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) certification within 6 months of hire to facilitate the resolution of workplace conflicts and/or disputes.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.
Knowledge of employee relations that covers a wide variety of employee needs and concerns, such as understanding local, state and federal laws, conflict and grievance resolution, policy application, and general human resources components.
Previous work experience with employees represented by a union.
In-depth experience in HR functional areas (generalist, employee relations etc.)
Experience with communications and change management
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
$95,000 -- $142,600 / year
Total Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity)
$102,125 - $153,250
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 Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 1/31/2025
Location Seattle - Hub
Regulatory Information Equal 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.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
I: Y - ASMG
L: #LI-B
Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2025-13693
Category Corporate & Operations
