Company Horizon AirThe TeamGuided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our managerial teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. 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 SummaryThe Employee Relations Manager is a subject matter expert in employee relations strategy, investigations, employee & leaders support programs and services for Horizon Air. As an individual contributor, this role mentors and guides the employee relations team members on various tasks including workplace investigations, EEO distinctions, performance management, and training in support of a high-performance culture. This role will partner with Horizon Air leadership to deliver employee relations best practices, risk management, employee engagement, DEI, and executive coachingKey Duties
Partners with the Director of HR and leaders to influence and impact strategy around employee relations best practices, leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, and training.
With the Director, this role helps ensure a consistent employee relations strategy to successfully resolve people issues and mitigate employment risks.
Acts as a senior advisor/consultant to leadership and shared services HR to support client groups with large or strategic projects or initiatives.
Oversees case management system, assigns cases and ensures thorough, timely and appropriate conclusions.
Partners with and guides the employee relations partner team to deliver high-value service in support of company priorities and people initiatives.
Coaches and mentors Employee Relations Partners, helping the team succeed in growing their knowledge, skills, and experience.
Functions as a thought partner with leadership to support business initiative and influences change with people-focused goals and objectives that align with the company’s values, culture, and DEI goals.
Manages projects to support various employee relations-related and cross functional initiatives, including development and implementation of company-wide people programs, ensuring that change management best practices are applied.
Manages employee relations programs and provides services to support employee relations initiatives and serve as a liaison between HR functional areas. Proactively maintains an open line of communication with managers and employees on employee relations-related issues.
Influences priorities to identify root cause analyses of trends and areas of concerns, often leveraging data and other types of critical information.
Partners with HR Partners and leaders to provide guidance, solutions, actionable feedback, education, and training opportunities.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & SkillsRequired
7 years of experience in HR investigations or employee relations.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to enhance both customer and employee satisfaction.
Strong people skills, with the ability to drive outcomes in the best interest of the company.
Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with other teams and work groups.
Meticulous and highly organized, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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.
Proven ability to leverage business acumen and analytic capability to position the Employee Relations team as a change agent and key business partner.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and common HR systems.
The ability to travel occasionally as needed.
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.
In-depth experience in conflict resolution processes.
Experience with change management.
Knowledge of employment law.
Job-Specific Leadership ExpectationsEmbody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.Salary Range$111,600 - $167,500 / yearSalary DetailsPay 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 RewardsAlaska 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 12/25/2024
Location Seattle - General Office (GO)
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 - QXMG
Z: Y - FL
L: #LI-B
Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2024-13556
Category Corporate & Operations