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Senior Employee Relations Partner

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Alaska Airlines

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • SeaTac

AI generated summary

  • You need 4 years in Employee Relations or HR, a Bachelor’s or equivalent, strong judgment, project management skills, HR certification, and union experience. Willingness to travel and obtain ADR certification is needed.
  • You will lead investigations, advise leaders on employee relations, collaborate with stakeholders, analyze trends, influence DEI initiatives, and mentor the employee relations team for improved outcomes.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the role of a Senior Employee Relations Partner at Alaska Airlines?

The Senior Employee Relations Partner acts as a subject matter expert in investigations and employee relations, conducting investigations, providing advisement and consultation, and driving resolution of workplace concerns while promoting equity and company values.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 4 years of experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, leadership, or a related area is required.

What type of degree is needed for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is required, or an additional two years of training/experience can substitute for this degree.

Is there a requirement for obtaining certifications?

Yes, candidates must be willing to obtain an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) certification within 6 months of hire to facilitate workplace conflict resolution.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include conducting investigations, providing consultation on employee relations matters, partnering with leadership and HR teams, making recommendations for process improvements, coaching the employee relations team, and advising on DEI-related issues.

Will I need to travel for this job?

Yes, there may be a need to travel up to 15% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

Are there preferred qualifications for this position?

Preferred qualifications include PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification, knowledge of employee relations laws, experience with unionized employees, and expertise in HR functional areas such as generalist and employee relations roles.

What kind of relationships are important for this role?

Building constructive and collaborative relationships with critical stakeholders and peers is essential to share information, influence change, and drive resolutions to improve the employee experience.

What are the total rewards offered for this position?

Total rewards include free travel privileges, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k match program, quarterly and annual bonuses, and generous paid time off.

How does Alaska Airlines approach diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Alaska Airlines is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

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