Employee Relations Partner Or Senior Employee Relations Partner

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

Alaska Airlines is seeking an Employee Relations Partner (Professional 2) or Senior Employee Relations Partner (Professional 3) to join the Employee Relations Partner team at Alaska Airlines. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment in partnering with leadership to look into workplace concerns, while making recommendations and driving resolution in a variety of situations.

Key Duties

• The Senior Employee Relations Partner (Professional 3) is a subject matter expert in investigations and employee relations issues, providing advisement and consultation to leaders working through investigations and employee relations matters on approach and best practices with practical implementation strategies.
• The Employee Relations Partner (Professional 2) is responsible for resolving employee relations issues, leading employee investigations, interpreting policies and procedures and providing general employee relation support to leaders.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Employee Relations Partner (Professional 2)

Required

• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Demonstrated ability in providing excellent judgement, influencing others, and in problem solving.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
• 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.
• 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 to seek out and incorporate feedback from all levels of the organization.
• 2 years of experience in Human Resources or related area.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other Microsoft products as well as common HR applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• In-depth experience in HR functional areas (generalist, employee relations, investigations, compliance etc.)
• Previous work experience with employees represented by a union.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience with communications and change management.

Senior Employee Relations Partner (Professional 3)

Required

• Minimum age of 18.
• 4 years of experience in Human Resources, leadership or a related area.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other Microsoft products as well as common HR applications.
• Demonstrated ability to seek out and incorporate feedback from all levels of the organization.
• 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.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
• Experience designing and managing complex processes, as well as managing projects.
• Demonstrated ability in providing excellent judgement, influencing stakeholders, and in problem solving.

Preferred

• Experience with communications and change management.
• Previous work experience with employees represented by a union.
• In-depth experience in HR functional areas (generalist, employee relations, etc.).
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.
• Knowledge of employee relations that cover 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.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Salary Range

$63,400 - $121,400 / year

Pay Details

Professional level 2: $63,400 - $95,000

Professional level 3: $81,000 - $121,400

Salary Details

Pay will be based on multiple factors,includingand not limited to relevant experience/level, level of the role 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.

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.

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

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

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 5/26/2023

Employment Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt/Exempt

Regular/Temporary Regular

Requisition ID 2023-10672

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.